Armstrong
2313 State Route 156, Shelocta, PA 15774Plant Summary Information
Armstrong is ranked #34 out of 231 power plants in Pennsylvania in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Armstrong is comprised of 4 generators and generated 403.5 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.
| Plant Name | Armstrong |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Armstrong Power LLC |
| Location | Armstrong County, PA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2002 |
| Last Update | Sep 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 1.2 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 14.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #656 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #405 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #34 out of 231 Pennsylvania Power Plants | |
| Ranked #27 out of 78 Pennsylvania Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.9% |
| Previous Operator |
IPA Operations Inc - Armstrong (2013 to 2016) Armstrong Power LLC (2017 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Armstrong
Armstrong Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Armstrong (55347) |
| Plant Address | 2313 State Route 156, Shelocta, PA 15774 |
| Utility | Armstrong Power LLC (56412) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.63802, -79.35173 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2002 to Sep 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2002 |
| Annual Generation | 1.2 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.9% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 00-28-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | West Penn Power Company (20387) PA |
| Grid Voltage | 526.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | DOMINION TRANSMISSION INCORPORATED |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SBEND 18kv-ct1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SBEND 18kv-ct1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 172 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 168.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 208.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 100 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2002 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 168.4 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 207.7 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 168.4 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 208.9 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 2 Details Operating May 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SBEND 18kv-ct2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SBEND 18kv-ct2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 172 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 163.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 202.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 100 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2002 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 163.6 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 201.8 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 163.6 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 202.9 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 3 Details Operating May 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SBEND 18kv-ct3 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SBEND 18kv-ct3 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 172 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 169 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 209.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 100 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2002 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 169 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 208.4 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 169 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 209.6 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 4 Details Operating May 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SBEND 18kv-ct4 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SBEND 18kv-ct4 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 172 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 169.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 208.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 100 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2002 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 167.9 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 206.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 167.9 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 208.3 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Armstrong Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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