Rockwood is a 49.8 MW oil-fired power plant in the United States, operated by Imperial Irrigation District since 1979. Ranked #109 of 879 oil plants in the United States. Its 49.8 MW represents 0.13% of the United States' total oil capacity of 38,410 MW. The largest oil plant in the United States is Manatee at 2,951 MW, making Rockwood 59.2 times smaller. Nearby plants include Central de ciclo combinado La Rosita (1,405 MW, Gas), Termoelectrica de Mexicali (679.7 MW, Gas), and Termoeléctrica de Mexicali (625 MW, Gas). The facility is located in California, approximately 20 km from the Mexico border.
47 years old
United States of America, North America
- 2,981. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #13,624 worldwide by installed capacity
- #668 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
47 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
Imperial Irrigation District operates 12 plants totalling 758 MW
91 plants within 100 km, 10,360 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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