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Power plants in Antarctica
A directory of 2 power plants in Antarctica with a combined installed capacity of 8 MW, mapped and ranked from open data — by fuel, capacity and emissions.
2power plants
8MW total capacity
2fuel types
0with asset-level CO₂
Power mix by fuel (Antarctica)
Plant counts by primary fuel, WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0).
Largest plants in Antarctica
| # | Plant | Fuel | MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McMurdo Station Generator | Oil | 7 |
| 2 | Ross Island | Wind | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many power plants are in Antarctica?
There are 2 current or operating power-plant records in Antarctica in this open dataset, with about 8 MW of capacity. Historical and pipeline records remain available separately.
What is the largest power plant in Antarctica?
McMurdo Station Generator is the largest at about 7 MW (oil).
What fuels generate electricity in Antarctica?
The most common plant type in this dataset is oil (1 plants), across 2 fuel types in total.