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Dominguez Plant5 MW Cogeneration

Cogeneration

Dominguez Plant is a 5 MW cogeneration power plant in the United States, operated by Eco Services Corp. since 1976. Ranked #28 of 34 cogeneration plants in the United States. Its 5 MW represents 0.48% of the United States' total cogeneration capacity of 1,042 MW. The largest cogeneration plant in the United States is Mosaic New Wales Operations at 136 MW, making Dominguez Plant 27.2 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Alamitos Generating Station (Gas, 1,893 MW), Haynes (Gas, 1,739.1 MW), and AES Alamitos LLC (Gas, 1,115 MW). The facility is located in California, approximately 30 km from Los Angeles.

Capacity
5 MW
Commissioning Year
1976

50 years old

Owner
Eco Services Corp.
Location
33.8431°, -118.2347°

United States of America, North America

Location
Coordinates:: 33.843100, -118.234700
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Cogeneration
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
Understanding Cogeneration: A Dual Approach to Power Generation

Cogeneration, also known as combined heat and power (CHP), is a highly efficient power generation technology that simultaneously produces electricity and useful heat from the same energy source. This process maximizes energy efficiency by capturing and utilizing the heat that would otherwise be wasted in conventional power generation methods, where only electricity is produced. Cogeneration systems can utilize various fuels, including natural gas, biomass, coal, and even waste heat from industrial processes, making it a versatile solution for different applications.

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