Pio Pico Energy Center— 395.4 MW Natural Gas
The Pio Pico Energy Center, located in the United States, is a gas-fired power generation facility with a capacity of 395.4 MW. Commissioned in 2016, this plant operates using natural gas, which serves as a cleaner fuel alternative to coal and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Situated at coordinates 32.5739, -116.9178, the Pio Pico Energy Center is strategically placed to support the energy demands of the local grid in California. The facility's advanced gas turbine technology allows for efficient and flexible energy generation, making it a crucial asset during peak demand periods. As California continues to transition towards renewable energy sources, the Pio Pico Energy Center plays an important role in providing reliable backup power, ensuring stability in the energy supply. The plant aligns with California's aggressive energy policy goals aimed at increasing the share of renewables while maintaining grid reliability, highlighting the importance of natural gas in the current energy mix.
10 years old
United States of America, North America
- 995. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #5,353 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,961 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.03% of the installed capacity of United States of America
10 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Pio Pico Energy Center LLC operates 1 plants totalling 395 MW
84 plants within 100 km, 7,510 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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