Plains End— 114 MW Natural Gas
Plains End is a 114 MW gas-fired power plant located in the United States, operated by Plains End Operating Services LLC since its commissioning in 2001. The facility generates electricity using natural gas, a common fuel source in the country. It ranks as the 900th largest gas plant in the United States. With 114 MW, it represents 0.02% of the country's total gas capacity of 592,244 MW. The United States 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, Plains End is approximately 1/37th the size. Natural gas is a major component of the United States' energy mix, accounting for about 40% of the total electricity generation. The facility is situated in Colorado, approximately 30 miles northwest of Denver, in a region with significant natural gas reserves.
25 years old
United States of America, North America
- 1,982. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,502 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,164 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
25 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Plains End Operating Services LLC operates 2 plants totalling 232 MW
89 plants within 100 km, 5,625 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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