OREG 3 Inc is a 5 MW cogeneration power plant in the United States, operated by Ormat Nevada Inc and commissioned in 2010. Ranked #28 of 34 cogeneration plants in the United States. Its 5 MW represents 0.48% of the United States' total cogeneration capacity of 1,042 MW. The largest cogeneration plant in the United States is Mosaic New Wales Operations at 136 MW, making OREG 3 Inc 27.2 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Lakefield Junction (537.8 MW, Gas), Lakefield Wind Project LLC (205.5 MW, Wind), and Odell Wind Farm (200 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Minnesota, approximately 100 km from Minneapolis.
16 years old
United States of America, North America
- 5,828. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #28,340 worldwide by installed capacity
- #35 of 41 Cogeneration plants worldwide
16 years in operation
Cogeneration fleet average: 30.1 years
Ormat Nevada Inc operates 22 plants totalling 663 MW
113 plants within 100 km, 4,346 MW combined
Location
Estimates based on Cogeneration emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (60%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Cogeneration
- 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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