Memphis is an 8.8 MW oil-fired power plant in the United States, operated by the City of Memphis since 1974. Ranked #383 of 879 oil plants in the United States. Its 8.8 MW represents 0.02% 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 Memphis 334 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Bloomfield (8.5 MW, Gas), La Plata (3.6 MW, Oil), and Bloomfield Municipal Utilities Solar (1.6 MW, Solar). The facility is located in Missouri, approximately 150 km from St. Louis.
52 years old
United States of America, North America
- 5,062. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #25,414 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,292 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
52 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
City of Memphis - (MO) operates 1 plants totalling 9 MW
24 plants within 100 km, 1,487 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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