United States of America

Walton Discover Power Facility— 103 MW Natural Gas

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Walton Discover Power Facility is a 103 MW gas-fired power plant located in Alabama, United States, operated by Walton Discover LLC since its commissioning in 1999. The facility primarily uses natural gas for electricity generation. It ranks as the 924th largest gas plant in the United States. With a capacity of 103 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 in the country, West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, Walton Discover Power Facility is approximately 2.4% the size. Natural gas is a significant component of the U.S. energy mix, providing a flexible and cleaner alternative to coal and oil. The geographical distribution of gas plants across the country reflects the availability of natural gas resources, particularly in regions like the Gulf Coast. The Walton Discover facility is located about 100 miles southeast of Montgomery, in a region with a robust energy infrastructure.