Vieques EPP is a 6 MW oil-fired power plant in the United States, commissioned in 1984. Ranked #471 of 879 oil plants in the United States. Its 6 MW represents 0.02% of the United States' total oil capacity of 38,410 MW. The largest oil plant in the United States is Manatee at 2,951 MW, making Vieques EPP 491.8 times smaller. Nearby plants include Humacao (46.7 MW, Solar) and Yabucoa (42 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Vieques, Puerto Rico, approximately 30 km east of the main island.
16 years old
United States of America, North America
- 5,547. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #27,330 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,419 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
16 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority operates 2 plants totalling 226 MW
16 plants within 100 km, 3,724 MW combined
Source: CEPR
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
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