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Equus Freeport Power is a 120 MW gas-fired power plant located in the United States of America, operated by Equus Power I L.P. since its commissioning in 2004. The facility primarily uses natural gas, with oil as a secondary fuel source for electricity generation. It is the 885th largest gas plant in the United States. With 120 MW, it represents 0.02% of the country's total gas capacity of 592,244 MW. The United States has 1,883 gas plants with a combined capacity of 592,244 MW. Compared to the country's largest gas plant, West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, this facility is approximately 0.03 times the size. Natural gas is a key component of the United States' energy mix, contributing significantly to electricity generation. The plant's location in New York reflects the state's efforts to diversify its energy sources while reducing emissions. Equus Freeport Power is situated approximately 30 miles east of New York City.

Capacity
120 MW
Commissioning Year
2004

22 years old

Owner
Equus Power I L.P.
Location
40.6439°, -73.5683°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 1,930. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #9,242 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #3,112 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

22 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Equus Power I L.P. operates 1 plants totalling 120 MW

Regional density

357 plants within 100 km, 38,089 MW combined

Nearest plant: Plant No 1 Freeport (2.4 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 40.643900, -73.568300
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
231.8 Kt
473 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
5.10 Mt
Over 22 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2034
8 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
50.4K
cars per year
30.9K
homes per year
10.5M
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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