Fairbanks is a 42.2 MW oil-fired power plant in the United States, operated by Golden Valley Electric Association since 1971. Ranked #117 of 879 oil plants in the United States, it contributes 0.11% of the country's total oil capacity of 38,410 MW. The largest oil plant in the United States is Manatee at 2,951 MW, making Fairbanks 69.9 times smaller. Nearby plants include North Pole (181 MW, Oil), Battery Energy Storage System (40 MW, Storage), and Aurora Energy LLC Chena (27.5 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Alaska, approximately 15 km from the city of Fairbanks.
55 years old
United States of America, North America
Location
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 America — Energy Profile
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An Overview of Oil as a Power Generation Energy Source
Oil power generation involves the combustion of oil to produce electricity. The process typically begins with the extraction and refining of crude oil, which is then burned in a power plant to create steam. This steam drives turbines connected to generators, converting thermal energy into electrical energy. Oil power plants can vary in design, including steam turbine plants, gas turbine plants, and combined cycle plants, which utilize both gas and steam turbines to enhance efficiency. As of now, there are 2,416 oil power plants worldwide, distributed across 108 countries, with a total installed capacity of 286.9 gigawatts (GW).
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