Orange Grove Peaking Facility— 118 MW Natural Gas
Orange Grove Peaking Facility is a 118 MW gas-fired power plant located in the United States, operated by Orange Grove Energy LP. Commissioned in 2010, it supplies electricity during peak demand periods. It ranks as the 891st largest gas plant in the United States. With a capacity of 118 MW, it accounts for 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 largest gas plant, West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, this facility is about 1/36th the size. Natural gas is a key component of the U.S. energy landscape, contributing approximately 40% of electricity generation. The growth of gas plants reflects a shift towards cleaner energy sources and enhanced energy security. The facility is located roughly 90 km southeast of Los Angeles in California.
16 years old
United States of America, North America
- 1,956. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,400 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,140 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
16 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Orange Grove Energy LP operates 1 plants totalling 118 MW
229 plants within 100 km, 11,945 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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