Nippon Dynawave Packaging Longview WA is a 62.4 MW waste power plant in the United States, operated by Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. and commissioned in 1963. Ranked #38 of 541 waste plants in the United States, it accounts for 0.64% of the country's total waste capacity of 9,768 MW. The largest waste plant in the United States is Covington Facility at 161 MW, making Nippon Dynawave 2.6 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Beaver (610.7 MW, Gas), Port Westward (483 MW, Gas), and Mint Farm Generating Station (319 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Washington State, approximately 50 km from Portland.
63 years old
United States of America, North America
Location
Estimates based on Waste emission factor (330 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (70%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Waste
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
United States of America- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
United States of America — Energy Profile
Nearby Power Plants
Waste as a Power Generation Energy Source: An Overview
Waste power generation, also known as waste-to-energy (WtE), is an innovative approach that transforms municipal solid waste into electricity and heat through various technological processes. As of now, there are approximately 1,068 waste power plants operating across 18 countries, boasting a total installed capacity of around 14.7 gigawatts (GW). The United States leads the way with 541 plants generating 9.8 GW, followed by the United Kingdom with 329 plants at 1.9 GW, and Germany with 66 plants producing 1.6 GW. Other notable contributors include Spain and Belgium, with 15 and 8 plants respectively, though their capacities are comparatively lower.
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