Armstrong

2313 State Route 156, Shelocta, PA 15774

Plant 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 430.0 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.

Plant Name	Armstrong
Utility Name	Armstrong Power LLC
Location	Armstrong County, PA
Initial Operation Date	May 2002
Last Update	Aug 2024
Annual Generation	1.3 TWh
Annual Consumption	15.5 M MMBtu
Ranked #638 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #392 out of 2,253 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 Aug 2024
Initial Operation Date	May 2002
Annual Generation	1.3 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

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

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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