Colver Power Project is a 118 MW coal and gas-fired power plant located in the United States, operated by Inter-Power/AhlCon Partners L.P. It was commissioned in 1995 and primarily uses coal as its main fuel source. This plant ranks as the 234th largest coal plant in the United States. With a capacity of 118 MW, it represents 0.05% of the country's total coal capacity of 261,836 MW. The U.S. has 297 coal plants with a combined capacity of 261,836 MW. Compared to the largest coal plant, W A Parish at 4,008 MW, this facility is about 1/34th the size. Coal remains a significant energy source in the U.S., accounting for approximately 19% of electricity generation. The plant's dual-fuel capability allows for flexibility in energy production. It is situated roughly 160 km east of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
31 years old
United States of America, North America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
United States of America- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
United States of America — Energy ProfileCoal has long been a cornerstone of electricity generation worldwide, with a significant presence in the global energy landscape. As of recent data, there are approximately 2,608 coal power plants operating across 74 countries, boasting a total installed capacity of 2,257.3 gigawatts (GW). The leading nations in coal power generation include China, with 1,018 plants generating 1,038.0 GW, India with 287 plants at 253.3 GW, and the United States with 291 plants producing 252.0 GW. Other notable contributors include Germany and Japan, with 130 plants and 76.8 GW, and 61 plants and 63.9 GW, respectively. This widespread utilization reflects the essential role coal has played in the development of industrial and residential power systems globally.
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