Port Comfort Power LLC— 121 MW Natural Gas
Port Comfort Power LLC is a 121 MW gas-fired power plant located in Texas, United States, operated by Peaker Power LLC since its commissioning in 2017. The facility generates electricity using natural gas, contributing to the gas power generation capacity in the region. This plant ranks as the 878th largest gas plant in the United States. With a capacity of 121 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, Port Comfort Power LLC is approximately 0.03 times its size. Natural gas is a significant component of the United States' energy mix, accounting for about 40% of the country's electricity generation. The plant's location in Texas, a state rich in natural gas resources, supports the ongoing transition to cleaner energy sources. It is situated approximately 70 miles northeast of San Antonio.
9 years old
United States of America, North America
- 1,921. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,221 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,103 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
9 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Peaker Power LLC operates 2 plants totalling 242 MW
19 plants within 100 km, 13,751 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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