Malaga Power LLC— 121 MW Natural Gas
Malaga Power LLC is a 121 MW gas-fired power plant located in California, United States, operated by CalPeak Power LLC since its commissioning in 2005. The facility generates electricity from natural gas, contributing to the region's energy generation capacity. This plant is ranked as the 878th largest gas plant in the United States. With a capacity of 121 MW, it represents 0.02% of the total gas capacity in the country, which is 592,244 MW. The United States has a total of 1,883 gas plants with a combined capacity of 592,244 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant, West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, Malaga Power LLC is approximately 0.03 times its size. Natural gas is a major energy source in California, providing nearly 50% of the state's electricity. The Malaga plant's location in the Central Valley allows it to efficiently access the natural gas supply and support local energy demands. It is situated about 10 miles from the city of Fresno.
21 years old
United States of America, North America
- 1,921. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,221 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,103 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
21 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
CalPeak Power LLC operates 6 plants totalling 501 MW
139 plants within 100 km, 6,208 MW combined
Location
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 America — Energy Profile
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