Drexel Operations Center— 2.2 MW Oil
Drexel Operations Center is a 2.2 MW oil power plant in the United States, operated by North Carolina Mun Power Agency #1 since 2007. Ranked #700 of 879 oil plants in the United States. Its 2.2 MW represents 0.01% of the country's total oil capacity of 38,410 MW. The largest oil plant in the United States is Manatee at 2,951 MW, making this facility 1,340.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Oxford Dam (36 MW, Hydro), Bridgewater (27.7 MW, Hydro), and Rhodhiss (25.5 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in North Carolina, approximately 50 km northwest of Charlotte.
19 years old
United States of America, North America
- 7,811. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #33,568 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,915 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
19 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
North Carolina Mun Power Agny #1 operates 26 plants totalling 96 MW
149 plants within 100 km, 23,075 MW combined
Location
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 America — Energy Profile
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