United States of America

W.A. Parish Carbon Capture Plant— 102.7 MW Natural Gas

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W.A. Parish Carbon Capture Plant is a 102.7 MW gas-fired power plant located in Texas, United States, operated by Petra Nova Power I LLC since its commissioning in 2013. The facility utilizes natural gas to generate electricity, contributing to the country's gas power generation capacity. It is the 925th largest gas plant in the United States. With 102.7 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, this facility is approximately 2.4% the size. Natural gas is a significant component of the United States' energy mix, accounting for about 40% of the total electricity generation. The W.A. Parish plant's carbon capture technology aligns with efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The facility is situated approximately 40 km southwest of Houston in the Gulf Coast region.