Glenwood is a 110 MW oil-fired power plant located in New York, United States, operated by National Grid Generation LLC since its commissioning in 1972. The facility generates electricity using oil, contributing to the country's overall oil power generation capacity. It is the 59th largest oil plant in the United States. With 110 MW, it represents 0.29% of the country's total oil capacity of 38,410 MW. The United States has 879 oil plants with a combined capacity of 38,410 MW. Compared to the country's largest oil plant, Manatee at 2,951 MW, Glenwood is approximately 3.7% the size. Oil plays a minor role in the United States' energy mix, accounting for about 1% of total electricity generation. The country has been shifting towards more renewable sources, but oil remains a part of the energy landscape, particularly in specific regions. Glenwood is situated approximately 60 miles northeast of New York City in the Hudson Valley.
54 years old
United States of America, North America
- 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 ProfileOil 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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