Sumas Power Plant— 125.5 MW Natural Gas
Sumas Power Plant is a 125.5 MW gas-fired power plant located in the United States, operated by Puget Sound Energy Inc since its commissioning in 1993. The facility utilizes natural gas as its primary fuel source, contributing to the overall gas generation capacity in the country. It is the 862nd largest gas plant in the United States. With 125.5 MW, it represents 0.02% of the country's total gas capacity of 592,244 MW. The United States has 1,883 gas plants with a combined capacity of 592,244 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant, West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, Sumas Power Plant is approximately 1/34th the size. Natural gas is a significant component of the United States' energy mix, accounting for about 40% of electricity generation. The Sumas Power Plant supports regional energy needs while utilizing a cleaner-burning fuel compared to coal. It is situated in Washington State, approximately 70 miles north of Seattle.
33 years old
United States of America, North America
- 1,892. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,111 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,066 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
33 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Puget Sound Energy Inc operates 17 plants totalling 2,958 MW
45 plants within 100 km, 3,958 MW combined
Location
Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- 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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