New Ulm is a 78.5 MW oil-fired power plant in the United States, operated by New Ulm Public Utilities Commission since 1982. Ranked #71 of 879 oil plants in the United States. Its 78.5 MW represents 0.2% 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 New Ulm 37.6 times smaller. Nearby plants include St James (12 MW, Oil), Madelia (11.8 MW, Gas), and Sleepy Eye (11.4 MW, Oil). The facility is located in Minnesota, approximately 50 km from Minneapolis.
44 years old
United States of America, North America
- 2,463. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #11,296 worldwide by installed capacity
- #519 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
44 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
New Ulm Public Utilities Comm operates 1 plants totalling 79 MW
142 plants within 100 km, 4,603 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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