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WFEC GenCo LLC90 MW Gas

Gas

WFEC GenCo LLC is a 90 MW gas power plant in the United States, operated by Western Farmers Electric Cooperative since 2001. Ranked #973 of 1883 gas plants in the United States. Its 90 MW accounts for 0.02% of the total gas capacity of 592,244 MW in the country. The largest gas plant in the United States is West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, making WFEC GenCo LLC 47.4 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Southwestern (658 MW, Gas), Anadarko Plant (534.9 MW, Gas), and Rush Springs Wind (249.9 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Oklahoma, approximately 90 km southwest of Oklahoma City.

Capacity
90 MW
Commissioning Year
2001

25 years old

Owner
Western Farmers Elec Coop Inc
Location
35.0833°, -98.2264°

United States of America, North America

Location
Coordinates:: 35.083300, -98.226400
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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
10,047
Total Plants
1386.4 GW
Total Capacity
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Gas Power Generation: An Overview of Its Mechanisms, Benefits, and Future Prospects

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