Valencia— 108 MW Natural Gas
Valencia is a 108 MW gas-fired power plant located in the United States, operated by UNS Electric Inc. It was commissioned in 1997 and utilizes natural gas and oil as fuel sources for electricity generation. Valencia ranks as the 913th largest gas plant in the United States. With 108 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, Valencia is approximately one-forty-first the size. Natural gas plays a growing role in the U.S. energy mix, accounting for about 40% of total electricity generation. The Valencia plant contributes to this trend, supporting energy needs in the region. It is situated approximately 50 km from Tucson, Arizona, in the southwestern part of the state.
29 years old
United States of America, North America
- 2,029. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,709 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,206 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
29 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
UNS Electric Inc operates 5 plants totalling 240 MW
21 plants within 100 km, 672 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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