Washington County Cogeneration Facility— 122.5 MW Natural Gas
Washington County Cogeneration Facility is a 122.5 MW gas-fired power plant located in the United States, operated by Alabama Power Co. Commissioned in 1999, it generates electricity primarily from natural gas. This facility ranks as the 868th largest gas plant in the United States. With a capacity of 122.5 MW, it represents 0.02% of the total gas capacity of 592,244 MW in the country. The U.S. has 1,883 gas plants with a combined capacity of 592,244 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant, West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, Washington County is roughly 1/35th the size. Natural gas is a significant source of energy in the U.S., providing around 40% of the total electricity generation. The Washington County facility supports energy needs in Alabama, where natural gas is a primary fuel due to its availability and efficiency. It is located approximately 100 km north of Mobile in the southern region of the state.
27 years old
United States of America, North America
- 1,906. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,184 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,085 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
27 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Alabama Power Co operates 25 plants totalling 12,913 MW
17 plants within 100 km, 7,125 MW combined
Location
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 America — Energy Profile
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