Story City is a 13.9 MW oil-fired power plant in the United States, operated by the City of Story City since 1985. Ranked #276 of 879 oil plants in the United States. Its 13.9 MW represents 0.04% 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 Story City 211 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Century (201.2 MW, Wind), Whispering Willow Wind Farm - East (199.7 MW, Wind), and Garden Wind LLC (150 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Story County, approximately 60 km north of Des Moines.
41 years old
United States of America, North America
- 4,427. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #21,910 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,096 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
41 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
City of Story City - (IA) operates 1 plants totalling 14 MW
66 plants within 100 km, 4,781 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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