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Energy Center Dover is a 118 MW gas-fired power plant located in the United States, operated by Energy Center Dover LLC. It was commissioned in 1998 and also utilizes oil as a secondary fuel source. Ranking as the 891st largest gas plant in the United States, it represents 0.02% of the total gas capacity of 592,244 MW. The U.S. has 1,883 gas plants with a combined capacity of 592,244 MW. In comparison to the largest gas plant, West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, this facility is approximately 1/36th the size. Gas is a significant contributor to the U.S. energy mix, providing nearly 40% of the nation’s electricity. The shift to natural gas has been driven by its availability and lower emissions compared to coal. The facility is located about 70 km south of Philadelphia in Delaware.

Capacity
118 MW
Commissioning Year
1998

28 years old

Owner
Energy Center Dover LLC
Location
39.1495°, -75.5473°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 1,956. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #9,400 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #3,140 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

28 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Energy Center Dover LLC operates 1 plants totalling 118 MW

Regional density

190 plants within 100 km, 33,458 MW combined

Nearest plant: Van Sant Station (0.5 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 39.149500, -75.547300
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
227.9 Kt
465 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
6.38 Mt
Over 28 years of operation
Closing Soon
2028
2 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
49.5K
cars per year
30.4K
homes per year
10.4M
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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