Manitowoc is a 117.4 MW petcoke-fired power plant located in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States, operated by Manitowoc Public Utilities since its commissioning in 1984. The facility utilizes petcoke as its primary fuel, with coal as a secondary fuel source, contributing to the local energy supply. It is the 4th largest petcoke plant in the United States. With 117.4 MW, it represents 4.97% of the country's total petcoke capacity of 2,362 MW. The United States has 11 petcoke plants with a combined capacity of 2,362 MW. Compared to the country's largest petcoke plant, Brame Energy Center at 1,707 MW, Manitowoc is approximately one-seventh the size. Petcoke is a significant component of the energy mix in the United States, often used in conjunction with coal to enhance efficiency. The plant's location in the Midwest allows it to tap into regional energy demands while utilizing locally sourced fuels. Manitowoc is situated approximately 120 km south of Green Bay in the eastern part of Wisconsin.
42 years old
United States of America, North America
- 1,965. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,425 worldwide by installed capacity
- #4 of 12 Petcoke plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
42 years in operation
Petcoke fleet average: 41.3 years
Manitowoc Public Utilities operates 2 plants totalling 142 MW
40 plants within 100 km, 10,322 MW combined
Location
Estimates based on Petcoke emission factor (1050 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (55%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Petcoke
- 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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