Malburg— 130 MW Natural Gas
Malburg is a 130 MW gas-fired power plant located in the United States, operated by Colorado Energy Management LLC since its commissioning in 2005. The facility also utilizes biomass as a secondary fuel, contributing to the energy landscape of the region. It is the 854th largest gas plant in the United States. With 130 MW, it represents 0.02% of the country's total gas capacity of 592,244 MW. The United States has 1,883 gas plants with a combined capacity of 592,244 MW. Compared to the country's largest gas plant, the West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, Malburg is approximately 1/33rd the size. Gas is a significant component of the U.S. energy mix, providing around 40% of the nation's electricity generation. The plant's operation aligns with the trend toward cleaner energy sources, as natural gas emits fewer pollutants compared to coal. Malburg is situated in California, approximately 30 miles south of Los Angeles.
21 years old
United States of America, North America
- 1,861. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #8,983 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,029 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
Colorado Energy Management LLC operates 1 plants totalling 130 MW
358 plants within 100 km, 24,393 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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