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Eastside WWTP is a 5.4 MW oil power plant in the United States, operated by the City Of High Point since 2004. Ranked #508 of 879 oil plants in the United States. Its 5.4 MW represents 0.01% 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 Eastside WWTP 546 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Belews Creek (2,491.2 MW, Coal), Rockingham County CT Station (977.5 MW, Gas), and High Rock Hydro (33 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in North Carolina, approximately 30 km southwest of Greensboro.

Capacity
5.4 MW
Commissioning Year
2004

22 years old

Owner
City Of High Point
Location
35.9428°, -79.9089°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 5,720. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #28,050 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,473 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
Age & fleet comparison

22 years in operation

Oil fleet average: 28.7 years

Operator portfolio

City Of High Point operates 3 plants totalling 9 MW

Regional density

154 plants within 100 km, 11,539 MW combined

Nearest plant: High Point POLO (5.5 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 35.942800, -79.908900
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
10.8 Kt
17 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
236.8 Kt
Over 22 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2034
8 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
2.3K
cars per year
1.4K
homes per year
489.2K
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

10,098
Total Plants
1420.7 GW
Total Capacity
GasCoalNuclearWind
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