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Manitowoc117.4 MW Petcoke

Petcoke

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.

Capacity
117.4 MW
Commissioning Year
1984

42 years old

Owner
Manitowoc Public Utilities
Location
44.0820°, -87.6558°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 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
Age & fleet comparison

42 years in operation

Petcoke fleet average: 41.3 years

Operator portfolio

Manitowoc Public Utilities operates 2 plants totalling 142 MW

Regional density

40 plants within 100 km, 10,322 MW combined

Nearest plant: Custer Energy Center (5.6 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 44.082000, -87.655800
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Carbon Footprint1050 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
593.9 Kt
566 GWh/year × 1050 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
24.94 Mt
Over 42 years of operation
Past Retirement
2024
2 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
129.1K
cars per year
79.2K
homes per year
27.0M
trees to offset

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 AmericaEnergy Profile

10,098
Total Plants
1420.7 GW
Total Capacity
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