United States of America

Foster Wheeler Martinez— 113.5 MW Natural Gas

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Foster Wheeler Martinez is a 113.5 MW gas-fired power plant located in the United States, operated by Foster Wheeler Power Sys Inc since its commissioning in 1987. The facility generates electricity using natural gas as its primary fuel source. Ranking as the 903rd largest gas plant in the United States, Foster Wheeler Martinez 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 largest gas plant, West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, Foster Wheeler Martinez is approximately 1/38th the size. Natural gas plays a significant role in the United States' energy mix, accounting for about 40% of the total electricity generation. The plant's location in California benefits from the state's extensive natural gas infrastructure, facilitating efficient fuel supply. It is located approximately 80 km northeast of San Francisco in the San Francisco Bay Area.