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Orlando Cogen LP is a 122.4 MW gas-fired power plant located in the United States, operated by Orlando CoGen Ltd LP. Commissioned in 1993, the facility generates electricity primarily from natural gas. It is ranked as the 869th largest gas plant in the United States. With a capacity of 122.4 MW, it represents 0.02% of the total gas capacity of 592,244 MW in the country. The U.S. 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, Orlando Cogen is about 1/35th the size. Natural gas is a predominant source of energy in the U.S., providing approximately 40% of the total electricity generation. The Orlando facility contributes to energy supply in Florida, where natural gas is increasingly used to support renewable energy initiatives. It is located roughly 25 km northeast of Orlando in Central Florida.

Capacity
122.4 MW
Commissioning Year
1993

33 years old

Owner
Orlando CoGen Ltd LP
Location
28.4426°, -81.4123°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 1,907. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #9,186 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #3,086 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

33 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Orlando CoGen Ltd LP operates 1 plants totalling 122 MW

Regional density

57 plants within 100 km, 19,557 MW combined

Nearest plant: Walt Disney World Solar Facility (16.6 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 28.442600, -81.412300
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
236.4 Kt
483 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
7.80 Mt
Over 33 years of operation
Past Retirement
2023
3 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
51.4K
cars per year
31.5K
homes per year
10.7M
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
GasCoalNuclearWind
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