Cutrale Citrus Juices USA I is a 4.1 MW gas power plant in the United States, operated by Cutrale Citrus Juices USA Inc since 2015. Ranked #1680 of 1883 gas plants in the United States. Its 4.1 MW represents 0.0007% of the United States' total gas capacity of 592,244 MW. The largest gas plant in the United States is the West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, making Cutrale Citrus Juices USA I 1,040.7 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Central Energy Plant (70 MW, Gas), Citrus Ridge Solar (52 MW, Solar), and Covanta Lake County Energy (15.5 MW, Waste). The facility is located in Florida, approximately 60 km northwest of Orlando.
11 years old
United States of America, North America
Location
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 America — Energy Profile
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