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Frederic Diesel13.7 MW Oil

Oil

Frederic Diesel is a 13.7 MW oil power plant in the United States, operated by Northwestern Wisconsin Elec Co and commissioned in 1983. Ranked #278 of 879 oil plants in the United States. Its 13.7 MW represents 0.04% 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 Frederic Diesel 215.2 times smaller. Nearby plants include North Star Solar Project (100 MW, Solar), St Croix Falls (23.2 MW, Hydro), and Cumberland (WI) (21.9 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Wisconsin, approximately 100 km northeast of Minneapolis.

Capacity
13.7 MW
Commissioning Year
1983

43 years old

Owner
Northwestern Wisconsin Elec Co
Location
45.6548°, -92.4651°

United States of America, North America

Location
Coordinates:: 45.654800, -92.465100
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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
10,047
Total Plants
1386.4 GW
Total Capacity
GasCoalNuclearHydro
Top Fuels
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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