Beluga
Beluga Power Plant, Beluga, AK 99682Plant Summary Information
Beluga is ranked #11 out of 13 natural gas power plants in Alaska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Beluga is comprised of 6 generators and generated -735.0 MWh during the 3-month period between October 2024 to January 2025.
| Plant Name | Beluga |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Chugach Electric Assn Inc |
| Location | Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1968 |
| Last Update | Jan 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 2.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 223.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #9,907 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,827 out of 2,255 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #91 out of 130 Alaska Power Plants | |
| Ranked #11 out of 13 Alaska Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Beluga
Beluga Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Beluga (96) |
| Plant Address | Beluga Power Plant, Beluga, AK 99682 |
| Utility | Chugach Electric Assn Inc (3522) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 61.1861, -151.0356 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Jan 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1968 |
| Annual Generation | 2.1 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 | Well |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Chugach Electric Assn Inc (3522) AK |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | ALASKA PIPELINE COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Standby January 1968
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 18.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 19.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1968 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Out of Service January 1968
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 18.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 19.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Out of Service |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1968 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Standby May 1972
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 59.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 58 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 64.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1972 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 5 Details Standby October 1975
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 68.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 61.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 68.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | October 1975 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 6 Details Out of Service May 1976
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Unit Code | BCC8 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 76.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 72.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 79.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Out of Service |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1976 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator 7 Details Standby December 1978
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Unit Code | BCC8 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 76.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 70.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 80.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | December 1978 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Gaseous Propane |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Beluga Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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