Portage is a 22.6 MW oil-fired power plant in the United States, commissioned in 1973. Ranked #182 of 879 oil plants in the United States, Portage's capacity represents 0.06% of the total oil capacity of 38,410 MW. The largest oil plant in the United States is Manatee at 2,951 MW, making Portage 130 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include A.J. Mihm Generating Station (56.4 MW, Gas) and John H Warden (22 MW, Waste). The facility is located in Michigan, approximately 25 km from the city of Houghton.
53 years old
United States of America, North America
- 3,758. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #18,468 worldwide by installed capacity
- #885 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
53 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
Upper Peninsula Power Company operates 6 plants totalling 71 MW
5 plants within 100 km, 113 MW combined
Location
Estimates based on Oil emission factor (650 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (35%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- 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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