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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.

Capacity
117.8 MW
Commissioning Year
2002

24 years old

Owner
City Utilities of Springfield - (MO)
Location
37.2484°, -93.1708°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 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
Age & fleet comparison

24 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

City Utilities of Springfield - (MO) operates 5 plants totalling 1,088 MW

Regional density

14 plants within 100 km, 1,642 MW combined

Nearest plant: James River Power Station (17.5 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 37.248400, -93.170800
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
227.5 Kt
464 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
5.46 Mt
Over 24 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2032
6 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
49.5K
cars per year
30.3K
homes per year
10.3M
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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