North Loop— 107.8 MW Natural Gas
North Loop is a 107.8 MW gas-fired power plant located in the United States, operated by Tucson Electric Power Co since its commissioning in 1979. The facility utilizes natural gas and has a secondary fuel source of oil. It is the 915th largest gas plant in the United States. With 107.8 MW, it represents 0.02% of the country's total gas capacity of 592,244 MW. The United States has 1,883 gas plants with a combined capacity of 592,244 MW. Compared to the country's largest gas plant, West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, this facility is approximately 0.025 times the size. Natural gas is a significant component of the United States' energy mix, accounting for about 40% of electricity generation. The North Loop plant contributes to this by providing reliable power generation in the region. It is located approximately 160 km northwest of Tucson in the state of Arizona.
47 years old
United States of America, North America
- 2,037. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,745 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,213 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
47 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Tucson Electric Power Co operates 7 plants totalling 2,430 MW
40 plants within 100 km, 3,736 MW combined
Location
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 America — Energy Profile
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