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Ranked as the 1773rd largest power generation facility in the United States, Exelon Medway LLC holds a modest capacity of 135 MW, positioning it as the 47th largest oil plant among the nation's 879 oil facilities. Commissioned in 1970, this facility contributes to the regional energy landscape primarily through oil, a fuel type that, while less dominant than natural gas, remains crucial in certain contexts. The power plant is strategically located near several significant gas plants, including Mystic Generating Station, which boasts an impressive capacity of 2375.6 MW, and the Lake Road Generating Plant at 840 MW. This proximity to larger gas facilities emphasizes the competitive energy market in the area, where gas predominates with its substantial 1,386,385 MW national capacity. With the majority of the United States' energy derived from gas, the Exelon Medway facility plays a niche role in diversifying the energy mix, particularly in periods of peak demand when oil generation can supplement gas supply. The plant's contribution, while seemingly small at 0.01% of the national capacity, underscores the importance of maintaining a diverse energy portfolio, especially in a landscape increasingly focused on reliability and resilience. Owned and operated by Exelon Power, this facility is a testament to the enduring role of oil in the energy mix, despite the industry's shift towards cleaner alternatives. Looking ahead, the facility's operational history positions it as a potential player in discussions around energy transition and the role of traditional fuels in a changing energy economy.

Capacity
135 MW
Commissioning Year
1970

56 years old

Owner
Exelon Power
Location
42.1400°, -71.4464°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 1,824. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #8,840 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #386 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

56 years in operation

Oil fleet average: 28.7 years

Operator portfolio

Exelon Power operates 21 plants totalling 8,153 MW

Regional density

492 plants within 100 km, 22,829 MW combined

Nearest plant: ANP Bellingham Energy Project (3.3 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 42.140000, -71.446400
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
269.0 Kt
414 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
15.07 Mt
Over 56 years of operation
Past Retirement
2000
26 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
58.5K
cars per year
35.9K
homes per year
12.2M
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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