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PCA Filer City Mill19.5 MW Gas

Gas

PCA Filer City Mill is a 19.5 MW gas-fired power plant in the United States, operated by PCA Filer City Mill since 1950. Ranked #1372 of 1883 gas plants in the United States. Its 19.5 MW represents 0.0033% of the United States' total gas capacity of 592,244 MW. The largest gas plant in the United States is West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, making PCA Filer City Mill 218 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Ludington Pumped Storage Power Plant (1978.8 MW, Hydro) and Michigan Power LP (138.1 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Michigan, approximately 200 km northwest of Detroit.

Capacity
19.5 MW
Commissioning Year
1950

76 years old

Owner
PCA Filer City Mill
Location
44.2133°, -86.2867°

United States of America, North America

Location
Coordinates:: 44.213300, -86.286700
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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
10,047
Total Plants
1386.4 GW
Total Capacity
GasCoalNuclearHydro
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