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Springfield (MN) is a 9 MW oil power plant in the United States, operated by Springfield Public Utilities Commission. Commissioned in 1997, it represents 0.02% of the total oil capacity of 38,410 MW across 879 plants in the country. It ranks #375 of 879 oil plants in the United States. The largest oil plant in the United States is Manatee at 2,951 MW, making Springfield (MN) 327 times smaller. This facility's capacity is a small part of the overall oil generation in the nation. Nearby plants include Lakefield Junction (537.8 MW, Gas), Odell Wind Farm (200 MW, Wind), and Trimont Area Wind Farm (100.5 MW, Wind). Springfield (MN) is located in Minnesota, approximately 50 km from Minneapolis.

Capacity
9 MW
Commissioning Year
1997

29 years old

Owner
Springfield Public Utils Comm - (MN)
Location
44.2395°, -94.9763°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 5,016. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #25,134 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,275 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
Age & fleet comparison

29 years in operation

Oil fleet average: 28.7 years

Operator portfolio

Springfield Public Utils Comm - (MN) operates 1 plants totalling 9 MW

Regional density

147 plants within 100 km, 4,347 MW combined

Nearest plant: Morgan Community Solar (20.1 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 44.239500, -94.976300
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
17.9 Kt
28 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
520.1 Kt
Over 29 years of operation
Closing Soon
2027
1 year remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
3.9K
cars per year
2.4K
homes per year
815.3K
trees to offset

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 AmericaEnergy Profile

10,098
Total Plants
1420.7 GW
Total Capacity
GasCoalNuclearWind
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