Laurel Ridge LFGTE is a 4 MW waste-to-energy plant in the United States, operated by East Kentucky Power Coop Inc since 2003. Ranked #364 of 541 waste plants in the United States. Its 4 MW represents 0.04% of the country's total waste capacity of 9,769 MW. The largest waste plant in the United States is Covington Facility at 161 MW, making Laurel Ridge 40.25 times smaller. The nearest plant is Laurel Dam (70 MW, Hydro). This facility is located in Kentucky, approximately 120 km southeast of Lexington.
23 years old
United States of America, North America
- 6,664. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #30,667 worldwide by installed capacity
- #578 of 1,065 Waste plants worldwide
23 years in operation
Waste fleet average: 23.1 years
East Kentucky Power Coop Inc operates 11 plants totalling 3,658 MW
7 plants within 100 km, 1,900 MW combined
Location
Estimates based on Waste emission factor (330 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (70%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Waste
- 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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