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Weleetka is a 110 MW gas-fired power plant located in the United States, operated by Public Service Co of Oklahoma since its commissioning in 1975. The facility primarily uses natural gas, with oil as a secondary fuel source. Weleetka ranks as the 908th largest gas plant in the United States. With a capacity of 110 MW, it contributes 0.02% to 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, West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, Weleetka is about one-twentieth the size. Natural gas plays a pivotal role in the U.S. energy landscape, providing around 40% of the country's electricity generation. The geographic distribution of gas plants is widespread, with Weleetka located in Oklahoma, approximately 90 miles from Oklahoma City.

Capacity
110 MW
Commissioning Year
1975

51 years old

Owner
Public Service Co of Oklahoma
Location
35.3233°, -96.1352°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 2,008. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #9,608 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #3,183 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

51 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Public Service Co of Oklahoma operates 7 plants totalling 4,729 MW

Regional density

15 plants within 100 km, 9,710 MW combined

Nearest plant: Seminole (66.8 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 35.323300, -96.135200
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
212.5 Kt
434 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
10.84 Mt
Over 51 years of operation
Past Retirement
2005
21 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
46.2K
cars per year
28.3K
homes per year
9.7M
trees to offset

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 AmericaEnergy Profile

10,098
Total Plants
1420.7 GW
Total Capacity
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