Cos Cob— 115 MW Oil
Cos Cob is a 115 MW oil-fired power plant located in the United States, operated by Connecticut Jet Power LLC. Commissioned in 1982, it utilizes oil as its primary fuel source for electricity generation. It ranks as the 56th largest oil plant in the United States. With a capacity of 115 MW, it represents 0.3% of the country's total oil capacity of 38,410 MW. The U.S. has 879 oil plants with a combined capacity of 38,410 MW. Compared to the largest oil plant, Manatee at 2,951 MW, Cos Cob is approximately 3.9% the size. Oil plays a diminishing role in the U.S. energy mix, contributing around 3% of total electricity generation. The transition towards renewable sources is ongoing, yet oil remains a backup option in some regions. Cos Cob is located in Connecticut, approximately 50 miles from New York City.
44 years old
United States of America, North America
- 1,979. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,472 worldwide by installed capacity
- #429 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
44 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
Connecticut Jet Power LLC operates 4 plants totalling 180 MW
359 plants within 100 km, 41,454 MW combined
Location
Estimates based on Oil emission factor (650 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (35%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
United States of America- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
United States of America — Energy Profile
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