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The Delaware City Plant is a gas-fired power generation facility located in the United States, specifically at coordinates 39.5871° N and 75.6343° W. With a capacity of 324 MW, this plant, operated by Delaware City Refining Company LLC since its commissioning in 1982, plays a pivotal role in the local energy infrastructure. The use of natural gas as a fuel type allows for efficient and cleaner energy generation compared to traditional coal-fired plants, which aligns with national and state-level energy policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Delaware City Plant is strategically positioned to meet the energy demands of the surrounding area, providing a reliable source of electricity to support both residential and commercial users. As the energy landscape in the U.S. continues to evolve, the importance of gas-fired power plants like Delaware City cannot be overstated, as they contribute to a balanced energy mix while helping to transition towards more sustainable energy solutions.

Capacity
324 MW
Commissioning Year
1982

44 years old

Owner
Delaware City Refining Company LLC
Location
39.5871°, -75.6343°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 1,081. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #5,840 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,183 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.02% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

44 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Delaware City Refining Company LLC operates 1 plants totalling 324 MW

Regional density

239 plants within 100 km, 42,608 MW combined

Nearest plant: Delaware City 10 (1.6 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 39.587100, -75.634300
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
625.8 Kt
1277 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
27.54 Mt
Over 44 years of operation
Past Retirement
2012
14 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
136.1K
cars per year
83.4K
homes per year
28.4M
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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