Thermal Kem is a 2.9 MW oil-fired power plant in the United States, operated by Central Electric Power since 2003. Ranked #658 of 879 oil plants in the United States. Its 2.9 MW represents 0.01% of the country's total oil capacity of 38,410 MW. The largest oil plant in the United States is Manatee at 2,951 MW, making Thermal Kem 1,017 times smaller. Nearby plants include Catawba (2,410.2 MW, Nuclear), Catawba Nuclear Station (2,410.2 MW, Nuclear), and G G Allen (1,148.4 MW, Coal). The facility is located in South Carolina, approximately 70 km northwest of Columbia.
23 years old
United States of America, North America
- 7,459. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #32,557 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,786 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
23 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
Central Electric Power operates 5 plants totalling 17 MW
155 plants within 100 km, 26,705 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
Nearby Power Plants
See Incorrect or Missing Data?
Help us improve our database by reporting any corrections or updates. Your contribution helps keep our global power plant data accurate and up-to-date.