World Power Plants

Tyrone Generating Station137.4 MW Natural Gas

GasVerified: Feb 2026

Tyrone Generating Station stands out as a modest yet essential player in the expansive energy landscape of the United States, ranking 1764th among the country's 10,047 power generation facilities. With a generation capacity of 137.4 MW, this natural gas plant is a part of a vast network dominated by gas, which comprises a significant portion of the national energy supply. Tyrone's output is a crucial component of the local grid, providing stability and reliability in an area rich with diverse energy sources. Within a 50 km radius, the plant finds itself among larger gas facilities, including the E W Brown plant, which boasts an impressive capacity of 1454.6 MW, significantly overshadowing Tyrone. However, this proximity to larger plants enhances the overall energy resilience of the region, ensuring that fluctuations in generation are mitigated. The nearby Haefling plant contributes an additional 41.4 MW, while smaller hydro facilities like Dix Dam and Mother Ann Lee add 28.2 MW and 2.1 MW, respectively. In the broader context of the U.S. energy profile, where gas is the dominant fuel type, Tyrone's contribution, although small, plays a part in balancing the overall energy mix. The station, commissioned in the late 20th century, reflects the country's shift towards natural gas, especially as energy policies evolve to address sustainability and environmental concerns. As the U.S. continues to explore cleaner energy alternatives, Tyrone Generating Station's role may transition to complement more renewable sources, ensuring that it remains relevant in a changing energy landscape.

Capacity
137.4 MW
Commissioning Year
2002

24 years old

Owner
Calpine Corporation
Location
38.0400°, -84.8400°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 1,815. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #8,797 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,988 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

24 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Calpine Corporation operates 6 plants totalling 2,529 MW

Regional density

30 plants within 100 km, 14,244 MW combined

Nearest plant: Mother Ann Lee (25.5 km)

Data provenance

Source: Wikidata

Location

Coordinates:: 38.040000, -84.840000
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
265.4 Kt
542 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
6.37 Mt
Over 24 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2032
6 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
57.7K
cars per year
35.4K
homes per year
12.1M
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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