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Motiva Enterprises Port Arthur Refinery276.8 MW Natural Gas

Gas

Motiva Enterprises Port Arthur Refinery is a significant gas-fired power generation facility located in the United States, specifically at coordinates 29.8885 latitude and -93.9510 longitude. With a capacity of 276.8 MW, this power plant plays an essential role in the energy landscape of Texas, a state known for its substantial energy production. Owned and operated by Motiva Enterprises LLC and commissioned in 1996, the facility utilizes natural gas as its primary fuel type, which is advantageous due to its lower emissions compared to other fossil fuels like coal or oil. The operational context of the Motiva Enterprises Port Arthur Refinery is particularly relevant in today's energy market, where natural gas is increasingly viewed as a bridge fuel toward a more sustainable energy future. This power plant not only supports the local grid but also contributes to the broader energy network in the Gulf Coast region, which is critical for both industrial and residential energy needs. The significance of this facility is amplified by its strategic location in a major refining hub, making it an integral player in the energy generation landscape of the United States.

Capacity
276.8 MW
Commissioning Year
1996

30 years old

Owner
Motiva Enterprises LLC
Location
29.8885°, -93.9510°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 1,198. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #6,373 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,351 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.02% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

30 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Motiva Enterprises LLC operates 1 plants totalling 277 MW

Regional density

31 plants within 100 km, 11,410 MW combined

Nearest plant: Air Products Port Arthur (2.8 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 29.888500, -93.951000
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
534.7 Kt
1091 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
16.04 Mt
Over 30 years of operation
Closing Soon
2026
Expected to retire this year
Annual emissions equivalent to
116.2K
cars per year
71.3K
homes per year
24.3M
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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