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Jones Street is a 130 MW oil-fired power plant located in the United States, operated by Omaha Public Power District since its commissioning in 1973. The facility contributes to the oil-based energy generation in the region. It ranks as the 51st largest oil plant in the United States. With 130 MW, it constitutes 0.34% 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, Jones Street is approximately 1/23rd the size. Oil remains a smaller segment of the U.S. energy mix, accounting for about 2% of total electricity generation. The reliance on oil has decreased over the years, with a shift towards more sustainable energy sources. Jones Street is located in Nebraska, approximately 50 miles north of Kansas City.

Capacity
130 MW
Commissioning Year
1973

53 years old

Owner
Omaha Public Power District
Location
41.2515°, -95.9227°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 1,861. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #8,983 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #400 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

53 years in operation

Oil fleet average: 28.7 years

Operator portfolio

Omaha Public Power District operates 8 plants totalling 3,884 MW

Regional density

41 plants within 100 km, 7,275 MW combined

Nearest plant: Missouri River Wastewater Treatment (5.4 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 41.251500, -95.922700
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
259.1 Kt
399 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
13.73 Mt
Over 53 years of operation
Past Retirement
2003
23 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
56.3K
cars per year
34.5K
homes per year
11.8M
trees to offset

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 AmericaEnergy Profile

10,098
Total Plants
1420.7 GW
Total Capacity
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