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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.

Capacity
107.8 MW
Commissioning Year
1979

47 years old

Owner
Tucson Electric Power Co
Location
32.4010°, -111.1262°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 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
Age & fleet comparison

47 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Tucson Electric Power Co operates 7 plants totalling 2,430 MW

Regional density

40 plants within 100 km, 3,736 MW combined

Nearest plant: Pima Community College NW (11.2 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 32.401000, -111.126200
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
208.2 Kt
425 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
9.79 Mt
Over 47 years of operation
Past Retirement
2009
17 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
45.3K
cars per year
27.8K
homes per year
9.5M
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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