Barrow

1295 Agvik Street, Barrow, AK 99723

Plant Summary Information

Barrow is ranked #20 out of 130 power plants in Alaska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Barrow is comprised of 5 generators and generated 11.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant Name	Barrow
Utility Name	Barrow Utils & Elec Coop, Inc
Location	North Slope Borough, AK
Initial Operation Date	February 1977
Last Update	Dec 2023
Annual Generation	46.7 GWh
Annual Consumption	839.0 k MMBtu
Ranked #3,964 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,113 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #20 out of 130 Alaska Power Plants
Ranked #6 out of 13 Alaska Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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Monthly Net Generation for Barrow

Barrow Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Barrow (7173)
Plant Address	1295 Agvik Street, Barrow, AK 99723
Utility	Barrow Utils & Elec Coop, Inc (1276)
Latitude, Longitude	71.292, -156.7786
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation Date	February 1977
Annual Generation	46.7 GWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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	Regulated
NERC Region
Balancing Authority	()
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	NA
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Barrow Utils & Elec Coop, Inc (1276) AK
Grid Voltage	4.16 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)	Other - See pipeline notes.
Pipeline Notes	The LDC is North Slope Burough/Tikigaq-Conam.
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Generator 6 Details Operating February 1977

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Wholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity	2.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2.5 MW
Winter Capacity	3 MW
Minimum Load	0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 1977

Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Other Planned Modifications	No
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	2.5 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	3 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	2.5 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	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

Generator 7 Details Operating December 1980

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Wholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity	2.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2.5 MW
Winter Capacity	3 MW
Minimum Load	0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 1980

Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Other Planned Modifications	No
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	2.5 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	3 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	2.5 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	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

Generator 8 Details Operating October 1982

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Wholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity	2.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2.5 MW
Winter Capacity	3 MW
Minimum Load	0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 1982

Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Other Planned Modifications	No
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	2.5 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	3 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	2.5 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	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

Generator 11 Details Operating November 1996

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	4.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	4.8 MW
Winter Capacity	5 MW
Minimum Load	0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 1996

Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 12 Details Operating June 2001

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	5 MW
Winter Capacity	5.3 MW
Minimum Load	0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 2001

Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Other Planned Modifications	No
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	5 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	5.3 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	5 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	5.3 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

Barrow Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
North Slope Borough Power & Light	P O Box 69, Utqiagvik, AK 99723	Generator 10	100.00%
North Slope Borough Power & Light	P O Box 69, Utqiagvik, AK 99723	Generator 6	100.00%
North Slope Borough Power & Light	P O Box 69, Utqiagvik, AK 99723	Generator 7	100.00%
North Slope Borough Power & Light	P O Box 69, Utqiagvik, AK 99723	Generator 8	100.00%
North Slope Borough Power & Light	P O Box 69, Utqiagvik, AK 99723	Generator 9	100.00%

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