West Group Data Center is an 8 MW oil-fired power plant in the United States, operated by Thomson Corp since 2005. Ranked #402 of 879 oil plants in the United States. Its 8 MW accounts for 0.02% of the country's total oil capacity of 38,410 MW. The largest oil plant in the United States is Manatee at 2,951 MW, making West Group Data Center 368.875 times smaller. Nearby plants include High Bridge (644 MW, Gas), Allen S King (598.4 MW, Coal), and Riverside (MN) (585.9 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Minnesota, approximately 30 km from Minneapolis.
21 years old
United States of America, North America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
United States of America- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
United States of America — Energy ProfileOil power generation involves the combustion of oil to produce electricity. The process typically begins with the extraction and refining of crude oil, which is then burned in a power plant to create steam. This steam drives turbines connected to generators, converting thermal energy into electrical energy. Oil power plants can vary in design, including steam turbine plants, gas turbine plants, and combined cycle plants, which utilize both gas and steam turbines to enhance efficiency. As of now, there are 2,416 oil power plants worldwide, distributed across 108 countries, with a total installed capacity of 286.9 gigawatts (GW).
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