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Niland Gas Turbine Plant is a 121 MW gas-fired power plant located in California, United States, operated by the Imperial Irrigation District since its commissioning in 2008. The facility utilizes natural gas to produce electricity, contributing to the local energy supply. Ranked as the 878th largest gas plant in the United States, Niland Gas Turbine Plant accounts for 0.02% of the nation's total gas capacity of 592,244 MW. The United States hosts 1,883 gas plants with a combined capacity of 592,244 MW. In comparison to the largest gas plant, West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, this facility is about 0.03 times its size. Natural gas plays a vital role in California's energy landscape, providing approximately 50% of the state's electricity. The Niland plant is strategically located in the Imperial Valley, an area known for its proximity to natural gas pipelines and infrastructure. It is situated around 30 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border.

Capacity
121 MW
Commissioning Year
2008

18 years old

Owner
Imperial Irrigation District
Location
33.2388°, -115.5045°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 1,921. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #9,221 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #3,103 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

18 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Imperial Irrigation District operates 12 plants totalling 758 MW

Regional density

101 plants within 100 km, 11,438 MW combined

Nearest plant: Imperial Valley Solar Company 1 LLC (1.1 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 33.238800, -115.504500
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
233.7 Kt
477 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
4.21 Mt
Over 18 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2038
12 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
50.8K
cars per year
31.2K
homes per year
10.6M
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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