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Syl Laskin is a 116 MW gas-fired power plant located in Minnesota, United States, operated by ALLETE Inc. since its commissioning in 1953. The plant generates electricity using natural gas, contributing to the state's energy supply. It is the 896th largest gas plant in the United States. With 116 MW, it accounts for 0.02% of the country's total gas capacity of 592,244 MW. The U.S. 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, Syl Laskin is approximately 2.7% the size. Natural gas is a major part of Minnesota's energy mix, providing about 50% of the state's electricity generation. The Syl Laskin plant's use of gas supports the transition to cleaner energy sources in the region. It is situated near the shores of Lake Superior, approximately 120 miles northeast of Minneapolis.

Capacity
116 MW
Commissioning Year
1953

73 years old

Owner
ALLETE Inc.
Location
47.5306°, -92.1619°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 1,968. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #9,440 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #3,150 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

73 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

ALLETE Inc. operates 20 plants totalling 1,950 MW

Regional density

13 plants within 100 km, 657 MW combined

Nearest plant: Virginia (28.5 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 47.530600, -92.161900
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
224.1 Kt
457 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
16.36 Mt
Over 73 years of operation
Past Retirement
1983
43 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
48.7K
cars per year
29.9K
homes per year
10.2M
trees to offset

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 AmericaEnergy Profile

10,098
Total Plants
1420.7 GW
Total Capacity
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