Graettinger— 3.6 MW Oil
Graettinger is a 3.6 MW oil-fired power plant in the United States, operated by the City of Graettinger since 1992. Ranked #612 of 879 oil plants in the United States. Its 3.6 MW represents 0.01% 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 Graettinger 818.6 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Lakefield Wind Project LLC (205.5 MW, Wind), Elm Creek Wind II LLC (148.8 MW, Wind), and Fairmont (MN) (39 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Iowa, approximately 220 km northwest of Des Moines.
34 years old
United States of America, North America
- 6,896. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #31,371 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,667 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
34 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
City of Graettinger - (IA) operates 1 plants totalling 4 MW
87 plants within 100 km, 4,984 MW combined
Nearest plant: Iowa Lakes Community College Wind Farm (17 km)
Location
Estimates based on Oil emission factor (650 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (35%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
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 America — Energy Profile
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