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
- 1,887. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,085 worldwide by installed capacity
- #406 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
30 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
Utility Board of Key West City operates 1 plants totalling 126 MW
1 plants within 100 km, 11 MW combined
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
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