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Faribault Energy Park334.5 MW Natural Gas

GasVerified: Jul 2026

Faribault Energy Park is a prominent gas-fired power generation facility located in the United States of America, specifically at coordinates 44.3356, -93.2906. This power plant, commissioned in 2005, has a capacity of 334.5 MW, making it a vital component of the regional energy landscape. The plant primarily utilizes natural gas as its fuel source, with the capability to operate on oil as a secondary fuel, allowing for flexibility in energy production. Managed by the Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, Faribault Energy Park plays a crucial role in meeting the electricity demands of local municipalities, contributing to the reliability of the regional grid. The strategic positioning of this facility within Minnesota aligns with the state’s energy policies, which emphasize a balanced energy mix and the transition towards cleaner energy sources. The gas technology implemented at Faribault includes state-of-the-art combined cycle systems, which enhance efficiency and reduce emissions compared to traditional fossil fuel power plants. This enables the facility to provide a dependable energy supply while supporting the state’s objectives for sustainability and energy independence. Overall, Faribault Energy Park exemplifies the importance of natural gas in the U.S. energy generation portfolio, ensuring that the region can meet its electricity needs effectively and responsibly.

Capacity
334.5 MW
Commissioning Year
2005

21 years old

Owner
Minnesota Municipal Power Agny
Location
44.3356°, -93.2906°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 1,078. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #5,769 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,155 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.02% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

21 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Minnesota Municipal Power Agny operates 4 plants totalling 474 MW

Regional density

196 plants within 100 km, 10,487 MW combined

Nearest plant: Roberds Garden CSG (5.7 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 44.335600, -93.290600
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
646.1 Kt
1319 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
13.57 Mt
Over 21 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2035
9 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
140.5K
cars per year
86.1K
homes per year
29.4M
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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