Aurora Energy LLC Chena
1206 First Ave., Fairbanks, AK 99701Plant Summary Information
Aurora Energy LLC Chena is ranked #10 out of 130 power plants in Alaska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Aurora Energy LLC Chena is comprised of 3 generators and generated 38.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Aurora Energy LLC Chena |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Aurora Energy LLC |
| Location | Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1952 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 143.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,715 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #111 out of 132 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #10 out of 130 Alaska Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 4 Alaska Subbituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal |
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Monthly Net Generation for Aurora Energy LLC Chena
Aurora Energy LLC Chena Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Aurora Energy LLC Chena (79) |
| Plant Address | 1206 First Ave., Fairbanks, AK 99701 |
| Utility | Aurora Energy LLC (986) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 64.84774, -147.73506 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1952 |
| Annual Generation | 143.4 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | |
| Balancing Authority | () |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP CHP (3) |
| Water Source | Chena River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Golden Valley Elec Assn Inc (7353) AK |
| Grid Voltage | 12.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1952
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1952 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Stoker Technology | Yes |
| Other Combustion Technology | No |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 1952
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1952 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Stoker Technology | Yes |
| Other Combustion Technology | No |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating June 1975
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 20 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 19 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1975 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Agricultural By-Products / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Stoker Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Aurora Energy LLC Chena Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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