Frontier— 122.4 MW Natural Gas
Frontier is a 122.4 MW natural gas power plant located in the United States, operated by Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co since its commissioning in 1988. The facility generates electricity using natural gas, contributing to the country's overall gas-fired power generation. It ranks as the 869th largest gas plant in the United States. With 122.4 MW, it 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 country's largest gas plant, West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, Frontier is approximately 2.9% the size. Natural gas plays a vital role in the United States' energy landscape, accounting for about 40% of the total electricity generation. The plant's location in Oklahoma allows it to utilize the region's extensive natural gas infrastructure. Frontier is situated approximately 70 miles southwest of Oklahoma City.
38 years old
United States of America, North America
- 1,907. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,186 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,086 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
38 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co operates 14 plants totalling 8,964 MW
34 plants within 100 km, 9,579 MW combined
Location
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 America — Energy Profile
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