United States

Holden — 321 MW Natural Gas

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Holden is a 321 MW gas power plant located in United States of America. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
321 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2002

Year online

Owner
Associated Electric Coop Inc

Operator

Location
38.75, -94.00

Coordinates

Insights

#1,087
largest in United States of America
#2,198
largest Natural Gas worldwide
#5,866
largest worldwide
2002
3 yrs newer than avg
6
operated by Associated Electric Coop…
31
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Capacity
321 MW
Commissioned
2002
Status
Operational
Owner
Associated Electric Coop Inc
Country
United States
Coordinates
38.754, -93.998

Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
620,617 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
18,618,500 t

over ~30 yrs

Intensity
490 g

Est. gCO2/kWh

Annual emissions equivalent to

134,917
cars per year
82,749
homes per year
28,209,848
trees to offset

Indicative estimate from standard life-cycle emission and capacity factors — not a measured figure. Open calculator

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About this plant

Holden is a crucial gas and oil-fired power generation facility located in the United States of America, with a capacity of approximately 321.3 MW. Operated by Associated Electric Coop Inc, this power plant plays an important role in providing reliable electricity to the local grid, supporting both residential and industrial energy needs. Utilizing advanced gas turbine technology alongside oil as a secondary fuel, Holden efficiently converts these fuels into electrical energy. The facility is strategically located at coordinates 38.7538° N latitude and -93.9983° W longitude, which positions it well to serve the immediate energy demands of the region. As the United States moves towards a more sustainable energy future, the operational context of Holden reflects the ongoing transition in the energy sector, where natural gas is often seen as a bridge fuel towards cleaner alternatives. The significance of Holden lies in its ability to provide stable energy generation while also adapting to evolving national energy policies that increasingly prioritize renewable energy sources.

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