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PRSI FCC Generator4.7 MW Petcoke

Petcoke

PRSI FCC Generator is a 4.7 MW petcoke power plant in the United States, operated by Pasadena Refining System Inc since 1979. Ranked #11 of 11 petcoke plants in the United States. Its 4.7 MW represents 0.2% of the United States' total petcoke capacity of 2,362 MW. The largest petcoke plant in the United States is Brame Energy Center at 1,707 MW, making PRSI FCC Generator 363.4 times smaller. Nearby plants include W A Parish (4008.4 MW, Coal) and Cedar Bayou (1530 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Texas, approximately 30 km from Houston.

Capacity
4.7 MW
Commissioning Year
1979

47 years old

Owner
Pasadena Refining System Inc
Location
29.7233°, -95.2103°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 6,448. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #29,949 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #12 of 12 Petcoke plants worldwide
Age & fleet comparison

47 years in operation

Petcoke fleet average: 41.3 years

Operator portfolio

Pasadena Refining System Inc operates 1 plants totalling 5 MW

Regional density

61 plants within 100 km, 25,720 MW combined

Nearest plant: Channel Energy Center LLC (2.1 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 29.723300, -95.210300
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Carbon Footprint1050 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
23.8 Kt
23 GWh/year × 1050 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
1.12 Mt
Over 47 years of operation
Past Retirement
2019
7 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
5.2K
cars per year
3.2K
homes per year
1.1M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Petcoke emission factor (1050 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (55%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Petcoke
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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