Faulkton— 2.7 MW Oil
Faulkton is a 2.7 MW oil power plant in the United States, operated by NorthWestern Energy - (SD) and commissioned in 1969. Ranked #671 of 879 oil plants in the United States. Its 2.7 MW represents 0.01% of the United States' total oil capacity of 38,410 MW. The largest oil plant in the United States is Manatee at 2,951 MW, making Faulkton 1,090 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located in South Dakota, approximately 120 km from the nearest major city, Pierre.
57 years old
United States of America, North America
- 7,549. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #32,791 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,821 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
57 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
NorthWestern Energy - (SD) operates 6 plants totalling 268 MW
5 plants within 100 km, 465 MW combined
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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