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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.

Capacity
122.4 MW
Commissioning Year
1988

38 years old

Owner
Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co
Location
35.4397°, -97.6250°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 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
Age & fleet comparison

38 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co operates 14 plants totalling 8,964 MW

Regional density

34 plants within 100 km, 9,579 MW combined

Nearest plant: Mustang (5.6 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 35.439700, -97.625000
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
236.4 Kt
483 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
8.98 Mt
Over 38 years of operation
Past Retirement
2018
8 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
51.4K
cars per year
31.5K
homes per year
10.7M
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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