Quindaro is a 131.4 MW oil-fired power plant located in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. It is operated by the City of Kansas City and has been in operation since its commissioning in 1975. Quindaro ranks as the 50th largest oil plant in the United States. With a capacity of 131.4 MW, it represents approximately 0.34% of the country's total oil capacity of 38,410 MW. The United States has 879 oil plants with a combined capacity of 38,410 MW. Compared to the largest oil plant, Manatee at 2,951 MW, Quindaro is about 4.4% the size. Oil is a minor component of the U.S. energy mix, accounting for roughly 1.5% of total electricity generation. The facility's location in a metropolitan area allows it to serve local energy demands effectively. Quindaro is situated approximately 10 km from downtown Kansas City.
51 years old
United States of America, North America
- 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 ProfileOil power generation involves the combustion of oil to produce electricity. The process typically begins with the extraction and refining of crude oil, which is then burned in a power plant to create steam. This steam drives turbines connected to generators, converting thermal energy into electrical energy. Oil power plants can vary in design, including steam turbine plants, gas turbine plants, and combined cycle plants, which utilize both gas and steam turbines to enhance efficiency. As of now, there are 2,416 oil power plants worldwide, distributed across 108 countries, with a total installed capacity of 286.9 gigawatts (GW).
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