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Monroe (MO) is a 10.4 MW oil-fired power plant in the United States, operated by the City of Monroe City since 1992. Ranked #342 of 879 oil plants in the United States. Its 10.4 MW accounts for 0.03% 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 Monroe (MO) 283 times smaller. Nearby plants include Audrain Generating Station (814.4 MW, Gas), Clarence Cannon (58 MW, Hydro), and Hannibal - Oakwood Substation (16 MW, Oil). The facility is located in Missouri, approximately 120 km northwest of St. Louis.

Capacity
10.4 MW
Commissioning Year
1992

34 years old

Owner
City of Monroe City - (MO)
Location
39.6525°, -91.7325°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 4,749. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #23,588 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,223 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
Age & fleet comparison

34 years in operation

Oil fleet average: 28.7 years

Operator portfolio

City of Monroe City - (MO) operates 1 plants totalling 10 MW

Regional density

35 plants within 100 km, 5,584 MW combined

Nearest plant: Clarence Cannon (16.1 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 39.652500, -91.732500
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
20.7 Kt
32 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
704.7 Kt
Over 34 years of operation
Past Retirement
2022
4 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
4.5K
cars per year
2.8K
homes per year
942.1K
trees to offset

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 AmericaEnergy Profile

10,098
Total Plants
1420.7 GW
Total Capacity
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