Pella Peaking is a 28 MW oil-fired power plant in the United States, operated by the City of Pella since 2003. Ranked #148 of 879 oil plants in the United States. This plant's 28 MW represents 0.07% of the country's total oil capacity of 38,410 MW. The largest oil plant in the United States is Manatee at 2,951 MW, making Pella Peaking 105 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Ottumwa (725.9 MW, Coal), North English (340 MW, Wind), and Prairie Wind Farm (168 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Iowa, approximately 50 km southeast of Des Moines.
23 years old
United States of America, North America
- 3,561. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #17,220 worldwide by installed capacity
- #800 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
23 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
City of Pella - (IA) operates 1 plants totalling 28 MW
52 plants within 100 km, 4,748 MW combined
Location
Estimates based on Oil emission factor (650 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (35%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
United States of America- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
United States of America — Energy Profile
Nearby Power Plants
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