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Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center2.1 MW Oil

Oil

Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center is a 2.1 MW oil power plant in the United States, operated by Crotched Mt Rehab Ctr Inc since 1990. Ranked #715 of 879 oil plants in the United States. Its 2.1 MW represents 0.0055% of the United States' total oil capacity of 38,410 MW. The largest oil plant in the United States is Manatee at 2,951 MW, making this facility 1,406 times smaller. Nearby plants include Granite Ridge (790 MW, Gas), Merrimack (496.4 MW, Coal), and Antrim Wind (28.8 MW, Wind). The facility is located in New Hampshire, approximately 60 km northwest of Manchester.

Capacity
2.1 MW
Commissioning Year
1990

36 years old

Owner
Crotched Mt Rehab Ctr Inc
Location
42.9717°, -71.8727°

United States of America, North America

Location

Coordinates:: 42.971700, -71.872700
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
4.2 Kt
6 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
150.7 Kt
Over 36 years of operation
Past Retirement
2020
6 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
910
cars per year
558
homes per year
190.2K
trees to offset

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 AmericaEnergy Profile

10,047
Total Plants
1386.4 GW
Total Capacity
GasCoalNuclearHydro
Top Fuels

An Overview of Oil as a Power Generation Energy Source

Oil power generation involves the combustion of oil to produce electricity. The process typically begins with the extraction and refining of crude oil, which is then burned in a power plant to create steam. This steam drives turbines connected to generators, converting thermal energy into electrical energy. Oil power plants can vary in design, including steam turbine plants, gas turbine plants, and combined cycle plants, which utilize both gas and steam turbines to enhance efficiency. As of now, there are 2,416 oil power plants worldwide, distributed across 108 countries, with a total installed capacity of 286.9 gigawatts (GW).

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