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St Marys IC6.5 MW Oil

Oil

St Marys IC is a 6.5 MW oil-fired power plant in the United States, operated by Alaska Village Electric Cooperative Inc since 1999. Ranked #456 of 879 oil plants in the United States. Its 6.5 MW represents 0.02% 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 St Marys IC 454 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Pilot Station (1.3 MW, Oil). The facility is located in Alaska, approximately 1,200 km from Anchorage.

Capacity
6.5 MW
Commissioning Year
1999

27 years old

Owner
Alaska Village Elec Coop Inc
Location
62.0515°, -163.1726°

United States of America, North America

Location
Coordinates:: 62.051500, -163.172600
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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
10,047
Total Plants
1386.4 GW
Total Capacity
GasCoalNuclearHydro
Top Fuels
An Overview of Oil as a Power Generation Energy Source

Oil power generation involves the combustion of oil to produce electricity. The process typically begins with the extraction and refining of crude oil, which is then burned in a power plant to create steam. This steam drives turbines connected to generators, converting thermal energy into electrical energy. Oil power plants can vary in design, including steam turbine plants, gas turbine plants, and combined cycle plants, which utilize both gas and steam turbines to enhance efficiency. As of now, there are 2,416 oil power plants worldwide, distributed across 108 countries, with a total installed capacity of 286.9 gigawatts (GW).

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