Olive is a 109.7 MW natural gas-fired power plant located in Burbank, California, operated by the City of Burbank Water and Power since its commissioning in 1961. The facility uses natural gas to generate electricity for the local grid. In the United States, Olive ranks as the 910th largest gas plant among 1,883 gas facilities, which have a combined capacity of 592,244 MW. With its 109.7 MW capacity, Olive represents about 0.02% of the total gas generation capacity in the country. The largest gas plant in the U.S., West County Energy Center, has a capacity of 4,263 MW, making Olive approximately 2.6% the size of this facility. Natural gas is a dominant fuel source in California's energy landscape, providing around 50% of the state's electricity generation. The state's energy policies favor cleaner fuels, and natural gas plays a key role in balancing renewable energy sources. Olive is situated approximately 20 km north of downtown Los Angeles in the San Fernando Valley.
65 years old
United States of America, North America
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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