Tower is a 21.3 MW oil power plant in the United States, operated by Wolverine Power Supply Coop since 1971. It is one of 879 oil plants in the country. Ranked #197 of 879 oil plants in the United States, Tower's capacity represents 0.06% of the total oil capacity of 38,410 MW. The largest oil plant in the U.S. is Manatee at 2,951 MW, making Tower 138.5 times smaller. Nearby plants include Livingston Generating Station (170.1 MW, Gas), Gaylord - Wolverine (70.2 MW, Gas), and Hillman Power LLC (22 MW, Waste). The facility is located in Michigan, approximately 40 km from the nearest major city, Gaylord.
55 years old
United States of America, North America
- 3,828. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #18,745 worldwide by installed capacity
- #918 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
55 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
Wolverine Power Supply Coop operates 7 plants totalling 985 MW
17 plants within 100 km, 912 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
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