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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.

Capacity
121 MW
Commissioning Year
2017

9 years old

Owner
Peaker Power LLC
Location
28.6481°, -96.5462°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 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
Age & fleet comparison

9 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Peaker Power LLC operates 2 plants totalling 242 MW

Regional density

19 plants within 100 km, 13,751 MW combined

Nearest plant: CFB Power Plant (0.7 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 28.648100, -96.546200
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
233.7 Kt
477 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
2.10 Mt
Over 9 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2047
21 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
50.8K
cars per year
31.2K
homes per year
10.6M
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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