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Mooreland is a gas-fired power generation facility located in the United States, with a capacity of 305 MW. Since its commissioning in 1970, this power plant has been a critical component of the local energy infrastructure, operated by Western Farmers Electric Cooperative Inc. Positioned at coordinates 36.4372, -99.2254, Mooreland plays an essential role in supporting the regional energy grid, ensuring a reliable supply of electricity to meet community and industrial needs. The use of natural gas as a fuel type allows for relatively lower emissions compared to coal, making it a more environmentally friendly option in the energy generation landscape. The operational context of Mooreland reflects the ongoing transition in the U.S. energy sector towards cleaner energy sources, as natural gas serves as a bridge fuel during the shift from traditional fossil fuels to renewable energy. The significance of this power plant lies not only in its capacity to generate electricity but also in its contribution to the broader goals of sustainability and energy security within the national framework.

Capacity
305 MW
Commissioning Year
1970

56 years old

Owner
Western Farmers Elec Coop Inc
Location
36.4372°, -99.2254°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 1,111. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #5,997 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,246 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.02% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

56 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Western Farmers Elec Coop Inc operates 10 plants totalling 1,440 MW

Regional density

17 plants within 100 km, 2,878 MW combined

Nearest plant: Oklahoma Wind Energy Center (21.2 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 36.437200, -99.225400
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
589.1 Kt
1202 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
32.99 Mt
Over 56 years of operation
Past Retirement
2000
26 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
128.1K
cars per year
78.6K
homes per year
26.8M
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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