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Glenwood Landing122 MW Gas

Gas

Glenwood Landing is a 122 MW gas-fired power plant located in the United States, operated by National Grid Generation LLC since its commissioning in 1997. The facility generates electricity primarily from natural gas, with oil as a secondary fuel source. It ranks as the 871st largest gas plant in the United States. With 122 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 largest gas plant, West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, Glenwood Landing is approximately 2.9% the size. Natural gas is a dominant fuel in the United States, providing about 40% of the electricity generation. The plant's location in New York allows it to serve the densely populated region effectively. Glenwood Landing is situated approximately 30 miles east of Manhattan.

Capacity
122 MW
Commissioning Year
1997

29 years old

Owner
National Grid Generation LLC
Location
40.8275°, -73.6478°

United States of America, North America

Location
Coordinates:: 40.827500, -73.647800
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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
10,047
Total Plants
1386.4 GW
Total Capacity
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Gas Power Generation: An Overview of Its Mechanisms, Benefits, and Future Prospects

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