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OIL-FIRED POWER PLANTSWest Diesel Generation Unit
West Diesel Generation Unit is a 4.0 MW operating oil-fired power plant in Pocahontas County, Iowa, operated by City of Pocahontas - (IA).
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| East | Petroleum Liquids | 2.0 MW | |
| West | Petroleum Liquids | 2.0 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- City of Pocahontas - (IA)
- Location
- Pocahontas County, Iowa
- Balancing authority
- MISO
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 4.0 MW
- First unit online
- Jun 2006
- EIA plant ID
- 56517
Location
42.7303, -94.6644
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem