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Crete Energy Venture LLC356 MW Natural Gas

GasVerified: Jul 2026

Crete Energy Venture LLC operates a vital gas power plant located in the United States, with a capacity of 356 MW. Commissioned in 2002, this facility utilizes advanced gas turbine technology to convert natural gas into electricity, making it an essential component of the regional energy generation landscape. Situated at coordinates 41.4294 latitude and -87.6187 longitude, the plant plays a crucial role in supplying power to the local grid, effectively meeting the energy demands of the surrounding communities. The use of natural gas as a fuel type is particularly significant in the context of the United States' energy policy, which promotes cleaner and more efficient energy sources. Gas-fired power plants like Crete Energy Venture are integral to reducing greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional coal-fired plants, thus contributing to a more sustainable energy future. The operational efficiency of the plant, combined with the flexibility of natural gas, allows it to respond quickly to fluctuations in energy demand, ensuring reliability in the supply of electricity. As the energy landscape continues to evolve, Crete Energy Venture LLC remains committed to providing a stable and sustainable power generation source, reinforcing the importance of natural gas in the U.S. energy mix.

Capacity
356 MW
Commissioning Year
2002

24 years old

Owner
Crete Energy Venture LLC
Location
41.4294°, -87.6187°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 1,040. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #5,599 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,081 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.03% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

24 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Crete Energy Venture LLC operates 1 plants totalling 356 MW

Regional density

112 plants within 100 km, 30,865 MW combined

Nearest plant: Beecher Gas Recovery (5.6 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 41.429400, -87.618700
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
687.6 Kt
1403 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
16.50 Mt
Over 24 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2032
6 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
149.5K
cars per year
91.7K
homes per year
31.3M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Gas
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
United States of America
Continent
North America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

United States of AmericaEnergy Profile

10,098
Total Plants
1420.7 GW
Total Capacity
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