Somerset Power Plant— 125 MW Natural Gas
Somerset Power Plant is a 125 MW gas-fired power plant located in the United States, commissioned to provide electricity to the local grid. It operates using natural gas, contributing to the energy needs of the region. It is the 865th largest gas plant in the United States. With a capacity of 125 MW, it represents 0.02% of the country's total gas capacity of 592,244 MW. The United States has 1,883 gas plants with a combined capacity of 592,244 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant, West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, Somerset Power Plant is approximately 1/34th the size. Natural gas is a significant source of energy in the United States, accounting for about 40% of the electricity generation. The Somerset Power Plant supports local demand and is part of a broader strategy to utilize cleaner energy sources. It is located approximately 50 km southwest of Boston in Massachusetts.
24 years old
United States of America, North America
- 1,895. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,117 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,070 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
24 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Calpine Corporation operates 6 plants totalling 2,529 MW
374 plants within 100 km, 21,539 MW combined
Source: Wikidata
Location
Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- 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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