Viking Energy of McBain is an 18 MW waste power plant in the United States, operated by Viking Energy Corp since 1989. Ranked #151 of 541 waste plants in the United States. Its 18 MW represents 0.18% of the country's total waste capacity of 9,768 MW. The largest waste plant in the United States is Covington Facility at 161 MW, making Viking Energy 8.9 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Stoney Corners Wind Farm (60 MW, Wind) and George Johnson (51 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Michigan, approximately 40 km southwest of Traverse City.
37 years old
United States of America, North America
- 4,139. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #20,292 worldwide by installed capacity
- #235 of 1,065 Waste plants worldwide
37 years in operation
Waste fleet average: 23.1 years
Viking Energy Corp operates 2 plants totalling 36 MW
27 plants within 100 km, 976 MW combined
Location
Estimates based on Waste emission factor (330 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (70%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Waste
- 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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