Stock Island is a 126.5 MW oil-fired power plant located in the United States, operated by the Utility Board of Key West City since its commissioning in 1996. The facility generates electricity using oil, contributing to the local energy supply. It ranks as the 54th largest oil plant in the United States. With 126.5 MW, it represents 0.33% of the country's total oil capacity of 38,410 MW. The United States has 879 oil plants with a combined capacity of 38,410 MW. Compared to the largest oil plant, Manatee at 2,951 MW, Stock Island is about 1/23rd the size. Oil remains a significant energy source in the U.S., though its share is declining in favor of renewables. The Stock Island plant supports the energy needs of the Florida Keys, where energy demand is high due to tourism. It is located approximately 5 miles from Key West, Florida.
30 years old
United States of America, North America
- 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 ProfileOil 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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