West Station (Nj) is a oil power plant in New Jersey.
| Plant Name | West Station (Nj) |
|---|---|
| Operator | City Of Vineland - (Nj) |
| City | Vineland |
| County | Cumberland County |
| State | New Jersey |
| ZIP | 08360 |
| Coordinates | 39.49120, -75.04860 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Petroleum Liquids | Distillate Oil | 27.0 MW | Retired | 1972 |
| NERC Region | RFC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Pjm Interconnection, Llc |
Oil-fired plants typically run only during peak demand or grid emergencies because oil is expensive compared to gas and coal. They have the highest CO₂ emissions per MWh of any common generation technology.