McCartney— 117.8 MW Natural Gas
McCartney is a 117.8 MW gas-fired power plant located in Missouri, United States, operated by City Utilities of Springfield since its commissioning in 2002. The facility produces electricity using natural gas, contributing to the local energy supply. It ranks as the 893rd largest gas plant in the United States. With 117.8 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 largest gas plant, West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, McCartney is approximately 1/36th the size. Natural gas is a major component of the United States' energy mix, accounting for about 40% of electricity generation. The availability of natural gas resources in the region supports its use in power generation. McCartney is located approximately 160 km northwest of St. Louis in the central region of Missouri.
24 years old
United States of America, North America
- 1,962. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,418 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,146 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
24 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
City Utilities of Springfield - (MO) operates 5 plants totalling 1,088 MW
14 plants within 100 km, 1,642 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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