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Victoria Texas Plant is a 102.4 MW gas-fired power plant located in Texas, United States, operated by Invista since its commissioning in 1987. The facility generates electricity using natural gas, contributing to the state's energy supply. It is the 927th largest gas plant in the United States. With 102.4 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 country's largest gas plant, West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, Victoria Texas Plant is approximately one-forty-second the size. Natural gas is a significant component of Texas's energy mix, providing over 50% of the state's electricity generation. The abundance of natural gas resources in the region supports the operation of numerous gas plants. The Victoria Texas Plant is located approximately 120 miles southwest of Houston in the Gulf Coast region.

Capacity
102.4 MW
Commissioning Year
1987

39 years old

Owner
Invista
Location
28.6751°, -96.9560°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 2,089. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #9,905 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #3,247 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

39 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Invista operates 2 plants totalling 121 MW

Regional density

20 plants within 100 km, 13,074 MW combined

Nearest plant: Victoria Port Power LLC (2.5 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 28.675100, -96.956000
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
197.8 Kt
404 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
7.71 Mt
Over 39 years of operation
Past Retirement
2017
9 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
43.0K
cars per year
26.4K
homes per year
9.0M
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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