Energy Center Dover— 118 MW Natural Gas
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.
28 years old
United States of America, North America
- 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
28 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Energy Center Dover LLC operates 1 plants totalling 118 MW
190 plants within 100 km, 33,458 MW combined
Location
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 America — Energy Profile
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