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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.

Capacity
395.4 MW
Commissioning Year
2016

10 years old

Owner
Pio Pico Energy Center LLC
Location
32.5739°, -116.9178°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 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
Age & fleet comparison

10 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Pio Pico Energy Center LLC operates 1 plants totalling 395 MW

Regional density

84 plants within 100 km, 7,510 MW combined

Nearest plant: Otay Mesa Generating Project (0.9 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 32.573900, -116.917800
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
763.7 Kt
1559 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
7.64 Mt
Over 10 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2046
20 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
166.0K
cars per year
101.8K
homes per year
34.7M
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
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