Hilton Head— 117.9 MW Oil
Hilton Head is a 117.9 MW oil-fired power plant located in South Carolina, United States, operated by the South Carolina Public Service Authority since its commissioning in 1976. The facility generates electricity using oil, contributing to the state's energy production. It is the 55th largest oil plant in the United States. With 117.9 MW, it represents 0.31% 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 largest oil plant, Manatee at 2,951 MW, Hilton Head is approximately 1/25th the size. Oil plays a minor role in the overall energy mix of the United States, contributing to about 2% of the total electricity generation. The facility's location in South Carolina allows it to tap into regional energy needs, especially during peak demand periods. Hilton Head is situated approximately 20 km from the coast, near the Atlantic Ocean.
50 years old
United States of America, North America
- 1,959. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,415 worldwide by installed capacity
- #420 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
50 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
South Carolina Public Service Authority operates 14 plants totalling 5,174 MW
30 plants within 100 km, 4,713 MW combined
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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