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Suffolk Energy Partners LP3.2 MW Waste

Waste

Suffolk Energy Partners LP is a 3.2 MW waste-fired power plant in the United States, operated by Zapco Energy Tactics Corp since 1994. Ranked #395 of 541 waste plants in the United States. Its 3.2 MW represents 0.03% of the United States' total waste capacity of 9,769 MW. The largest waste plant in the United States is the Covington Facility at 161 MW, making this facility 50.3 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Surry (1,695 MW, Nuclear), Surry Nuclear Power Plant (1,695 MW, Nuclear), and Gravel Neck (407.7 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Virginia, approximately 30 km northwest of Norfolk.

Capacity
3.2 MW
Commissioning Year
1994

32 years old

Owner
Zapco Energy Tactics Corp
Location
36.7589°, -76.4961°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 7,091. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #31,811 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #642 of 1,065 Waste plants worldwide
Age & fleet comparison

32 years in operation

Waste fleet average: 23.1 years

Operator portfolio

Zapco Energy Tactics Corp operates 1 plants totalling 3 MW

Regional density

85 plants within 100 km, 7,372 MW combined

Nearest plant: Western Branch High School (12.7 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 36.758900, -76.496100
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Carbon Footprint330 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
6.5 Kt
20 GWh/year × 330 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
207.2 Kt
Over 32 years of operation
Past Retirement
2019
7 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
1.4K
cars per year
863
homes per year
294.3K
trees to offset

Estimates based on Waste emission factor (330 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (70%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Waste
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
United States of America
Continent
North America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

United States of AmericaEnergy Profile

10,098
Total Plants
1420.7 GW
Total Capacity
GasCoalNuclearWind
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