IBM West— 3.6 MW Oil
IBM West is a 3.6 MW oil-fired power plant in the United States, operated by Rochester Public Utilities since 2005. 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 IBM West 817 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Pleasant Valley (467.8 MW, Gas), Pleasant Valley Wind Farm (200 MW, Wind), and Prairie Star Wind Farm (100.6 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Minnesota, approximately 120 km southeast of Minneapolis.
21 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
21 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
Rochester Public Utilities operates 4 plants totalling 138 MW
136 plants within 100 km, 7,172 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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