Westport— 121.5 MW Natural Gas
Westport is a 121.5 MW gas-fired power plant located in the United States of America, operated by Constellation Power Source Gen since its commissioning in 1969. The facility generates electricity using natural gas, contributing to the overall gas generation capacity in the country. It is the 874th largest gas plant in the United States. With 121.5 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 about one-thirty-fifth the size. Natural gas is a significant source of energy in the United States, accounting for roughly 40% of the electricity generated. The plant's location in Maryland allows it to tap into regional gas supplies and meet local energy demands. Westport is located approximately 40 miles south of Baltimore in the Chesapeake Bay area.
57 years old
United States of America, North America
- 1,916. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,209 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,098 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
57 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Constellation Power Source Gen operates 4 plants totalling 841 MW
168 plants within 100 km, 42,848 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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