Mosaic Phosphates Uncle Sam is a 26 MW cogeneration power plant in the United States, operated by Mosaic Phosphates Co. since 1995. Ranked #17 of 34 cogeneration plants in the United States. Its 26 MW represents 2.5% of the United States' total cogeneration capacity of 1,042 MW. The largest cogeneration plant in the United States is Mosaic New Wales Operations at 136 MW, making Uncle Sam 5.2 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Waterford 3 (1199.8 MW, Nuclear), Waterford Nuclear Generating Station (1199.8 MW, Nuclear), and Little Gypsy (1002.9 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Louisiana, approximately 40 km west of New Orleans.
31 years old
United States of America, North America
- 3,625. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #17,506 worldwide by installed capacity
- #24 of 41 Cogeneration plants worldwide
31 years in operation
Cogeneration fleet average: 30.1 years
Mosaic Phosphates Co. operates 1 plants totalling 26 MW
44 plants within 100 km, 17,784 MW combined
Location
Estimates based on Cogeneration emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (60%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Cogeneration
- 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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