McPherson 3— 115.6 MW Natural Gas
McPherson 3 is a 115.6 MW gas-fired power plant located in McPherson, Kansas, USA, operated by the City of McPherson since its commissioning in 1998. The facility primarily uses natural gas and has the capability to utilize oil as a secondary fuel source. It is the 897th largest gas plant in the United States. With a capacity of 115.6 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 country's largest gas plant, the West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, McPherson 3 is approximately 2.7% the size. Natural gas is a significant component of the U.S. energy mix, accounting for about 40% of electricity generation. The McPherson 3 plant contributes to this share, providing a reliable source of energy in a region that supports diverse energy generation methods. It is situated approximately 100 miles northwest of Wichita in central Kansas.
28 years old
United States of America, North America
- 1,972. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,460 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,156 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
28 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
City of McPherson - (KS) operates 2 plants totalling 330 MW
20 plants within 100 km, 1,787 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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