Sterling is a 10.3 MW oil power plant located in the United States. It was commissioned in 1979 and is operated by the City of Sterling, Kansas. The facility utilizes oil as its primary fuel source and gas as a secondary option. Ranked #346 of 879 oil plants in the United States, Sterling accounts for 0.03% of the country's total oil capacity of 38,410 MW. The largest oil plant in the United States is Manatee at 2,951 MW, making Sterling 286 times smaller. Nearby plants include Hutchinson Energy Center (285.7 MW, Gas), Ellinwood (8.5 MW, Oil), and Stafford (2.5 MW, Oil). The facility is located in Kansas, approximately 50 km from the city of Hutchinson.
47 years old
United States of America, North America
Location
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 America — Energy Profile
Nearby Power Plants
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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