Covanta Hennepin Energy is a 39.5 MW waste-to-energy plant in the United States, operated by Covanta Energy Co since 1989. Ranked #79 of 541 waste plants in the United States. Its 39.5 MW accounts for 0.4% of the country's total waste capacity of 9,769 MW. The largest waste plant in the United States is Covington Facility at 161 MW, making this facility 4.1 times smaller. Nearby plants include High Bridge (644 MW, Gas), Riverside (MN) (585.9 MW, Gas), and Black Dog (562.8 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Minnesota, approximately 20 km southwest of Minneapolis.
37 years old
United States of America, North America
- 3,241. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #15,390 worldwide by installed capacity
- #105 of 1,065 Waste plants worldwide
37 years in operation
Waste fleet average: 23.1 years
Covanta Energy Co operates 1 plants totalling 40 MW
231 plants within 100 km, 13,255 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
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