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LCEC Generation LLVC is a 46.5 MW gas-fired power plant in the United States, operated by Western Farmers Electric Cooperative since 2012. Ranked #1173 of 1883 gas plants in the United States. Its 46.5 MW represents 0.01% of the United States' total gas capacity of 592,244 MW. The largest gas plant in the United States is West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, making LCEC Generation LLVC 91.7 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Hobbs Generating Station (665.6 MW, Gas) and Cunningham (519.2 MW, Gas). The facility is located in New Mexico, approximately 30 km from the city of Hobbs.

Capacity
46.5 MW
Commissioning Year
2012

14 years old

Owner
Western Farmers Elec Coop Inc
Location
32.9781°, -103.3239°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 3,072. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #14,558 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #3,800 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
Age & fleet comparison

14 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Western Farmers Elec Coop Inc operates 10 plants totalling 1,440 MW

Regional density

17 plants within 100 km, 2,824 MW combined

Nearest plant: Middle Daisy (4.4 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 32.978100, -103.323900
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
89.8 Kt
183 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
1.26 Mt
Over 14 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2042
16 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
19.5K
cars per year
12.0K
homes per year
4.1M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Gas
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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