Covanta Delano Energy is a 57 MW waste power plant in the United States, operated by Covanta Delano Inc since 1991. Ranked #51 of 541 waste plants in the United States. Its 57 MW represents 0.58% of the United States' total waste capacity of 9,769 MW. The largest waste plant in the United States is Covington Facility at 161 MW, making Covanta Delano Energy 2.8 times smaller. Nearby plants include La Paloma Generating Plant (1,200 MW, Gas) and Elk Hills Power LLC (623 MW, Gas). The facility is located in California, approximately 50 km northwest of Bakersfield.
35 years old
United States of America, North America
- 2,803. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #12,610 worldwide by installed capacity
- #61 of 1,065 Waste plants worldwide
35 years in operation
Waste fleet average: 23.1 years
Covanta Delano Inc operates 1 plants totalling 57 MW
165 plants within 100 km, 8,086 MW combined
Location
Estimates based on Waste emission factor (330 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (70%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Waste
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
United States of America- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
United States of America — Energy Profile
Nearby Power Plants
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