Spencer— 126.5 MW Natural Gas
Spencer is a 126.5 MW gas-fired power plant located in the United States, operated by the City of Garland, Texas, since its commissioning in 1969. The facility utilizes natural gas to produce electricity, contributing to the local power supply. It ranks as the 861st largest gas plant in the United States. With 126.5 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, Spencer is about 1/34th the size. Natural gas is a major component of the U.S. energy mix, providing nearly 40% of the total electricity generation. The Spencer plant's operation aligns with the increasing reliance on cleaner-burning natural gas in the region. It is located approximately 30 miles northeast of Dallas, Texas.
57 years old
United States of America, North America
- 1,885. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,082 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,060 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
57 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
City of Garland - (TX) operates 3 plants totalling 557 MW
40 plants within 100 km, 12,072 MW combined
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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