NCAH Central Utility Plant— 14.9 MW Oil
NCAH Central Utility Plant is a 14.9 MW oil and gas power plant in the United States, operated by the National Centers for Animal Health since 2005. Ranked #266 of 879 oil plants in the United States. Its 14.9 MW represents 0.04% 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 NCAH 197.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Sycamore (157.6 MW, Gas), Mid American Energy Sycamore Combustion Turbines (157.6 MW, Gas), and FPL Energy Story Wind LLC (150 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Iowa, approximately 50 km northwest of Des Moines.
21 years old
United States of America, North America
- 4,366. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #21,567 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,070 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
21 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
National Centers for Animal Health operates 1 plants totalling 15 MW
68 plants within 100 km, 4,994 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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