Winterset is a 13.6 MW oil-fired power plant in the United States, operated by the City of Winterset since 1982. Ranked #279 of 879 oil plants in the United States. Its 13.6 MW represents 0.04% of the United States' total oil capacity of 38,410 MW. The largest oil plant in the United States is Manatee at 2,951 MW, making Winterset 217 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Orient Wind Farm (500.8 MW, Wind), Arbor Hill Wind Farm (250 MW, Wind), and Mid American Energy Sycamore Combustion Turbines (157.6 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Iowa, approximately 60 km southwest of Des Moines.
44 years old
United States of America, North America
- 4,440. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #21,970 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,100 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
44 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
City of Winterset - (IA) operates 1 plants totalling 14 MW
68 plants within 100 km, 4,436 MW combined
Location
Estimates based on Oil emission factor (650 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (35%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- 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 Profile
Nearby Power Plants
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