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Equinix Caspian Dr. Fuel Cell4.8 MW Gas

Gas

Equinix Caspian Dr. Fuel Cell is a 4.8 MW gas-fired power plant in the United States, operated by 2016 ESA Project Company LLC since 2018. Ranked #1645 of 1883 gas plants in the United States. Its 4.8 MW accounts for 0.001% of the total gas capacity of 592,244 MW. The largest gas plant in the United States is West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, making this facility 0.001 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Russell City Energy Center (655 MW, Gas) and Metcalf Energy Center (635 MW, Gas). The facility is located in California, approximately 50 km southeast of San Francisco.

Capacity
4.8 MW
Commissioning Year
2018

8 years old

Owner
2016 ESA Project Company LLC
Location
37.4151°, -122.0521°

United States of America, North America

Location
Coordinates:: 37.415100, -122.052100
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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
10,047
Total Plants
1386.4 GW
Total Capacity
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