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Procter & Gamble Mehoopany Mill is a 120.2 MW gas-fired power plant located in the United States, operated by Procter & Gamble Ppr Prdts Co since its commissioning in 1999. The facility generates electricity using natural gas, contributing to the country's overall gas generation capacity. It ranks as the 884th largest gas plant in the United States. With 120.2 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, this facility is about 2.8% the size. Natural gas is a significant component of the United States' energy landscape, providing a flexible and efficient source of electricity. The plant's location in Pennsylvania aligns with the state's energy strategy, utilizing local natural gas resources. It is situated approximately 50 km west of Scranton.

Capacity
120.2 MW
Commissioning Year
1999

27 years old

Owner
Procter & Gamble Ppr Prdts Co
Location
41.5743°, -76.0432°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 1,929. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #9,239 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #3,111 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

27 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Procter & Gamble Ppr Prdts Co operates 1 plants totalling 120 MW

Regional density

59 plants within 100 km, 13,101 MW combined

Nearest plant: Roundtop (9.3 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 41.574300, -76.043200
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
232.2 Kt
474 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
6.27 Mt
Over 27 years of operation
Closing Soon
2029
3 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
50.5K
cars per year
31.0K
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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