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
- 1,851. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #8,947 worldwide by installed capacity
- #395 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
51 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
City of Kansas City - (KS) operates 3 plants totalling 652 MW
40 plants within 100 km, 9,631 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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