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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.

Capacity
130 MW
Commissioning Year
2005

21 years old

Owner
Colorado Energy Management LLC
Location
33.9986°, -118.2219°

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
  • #3,029 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

21 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Colorado Energy Management LLC operates 1 plants totalling 130 MW

Regional density

358 plants within 100 km, 24,393 MW combined

Nearest plant: 2555 E Olympic Bl (3.2 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 33.998600, -118.221900
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
251.1 Kt
512 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
5.27 Mt
Over 21 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2035
9 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
54.6K
cars per year
33.5K
homes per year
11.4M
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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