Savannah River Mill is a 140.4 MW petcoke power plant located in the United States, operated by Georgia-Pacific Consr Prods LP-Savannah. It utilizes petcoke and waste as fuel sources for electricity generation since its commissioning in 1987. This facility ranks as the 3rd largest petcoke plant in the United States. With a capacity of 140.4 MW, it represents 5.95% of the country's total petcoke capacity of 2,362 MW. The U.S. has 11 petcoke plants with a combined capacity of 2,362 MW. The largest petcoke plant, Brame Energy Center, operates at 1,707 MW, meaning Savannah River Mill is approximately 8.2% the size of this facility. Petcoke is an important fuel source in the U.S. energy landscape, often used in power generation due to its high carbon content. The plant's operation helps diversify energy sources in the region. Savannah River Mill is located approximately 30 km from Savannah, Georgia.
39 years old
United States of America, North America
Location
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 America — Energy Profile
Nearby Power Plants
Petcoke Power Generation: An Overview of Its Role in Energy Production
Petcoke, short for petroleum coke, is a carbon-rich solid material derived from refining crude oil. As an emerging energy source, petcoke has found its application in power generation, particularly in countries like the United States and Chile. Currently, there are 12 petcoke power plants worldwide, with a total installed capacity of approximately 2.4 gigawatts (GW), predominantly concentrated in the United States, which hosts 11 plants contributing to 2.4 GW of capacity, while Chile operates one plant with a capacity of 0.1 GW.
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