McCook is a 56.7 MW oil-fired power plant in the United States, operated by Nebraska Public Power District since 1973. Ranked #95 of 879 oil plants in the United States. Its 56.7 MW represents 0.15% of the United States' total oil capacity of 38,410 MW. The largest oil plant in the United States is Manatee at 2,951 MW, making McCook 52 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Oberlin (6.9 MW, Oil) and Curtis (3.4 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Nebraska, approximately 250 km west of Omaha.
53 years old
United States of America, North America
- 2,805. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #12,630 worldwide by installed capacity
- #610 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
53 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
Nebraska Public Power District operates 13 plants totalling 3,010 MW
15 plants within 100 km, 263 MW combined
Location
Estimates based on Oil emission factor (650 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (35%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- 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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