Beluga

Beluga Power Plant, Beluga, AK 99682

Plant Summary Information

Beluga is ranked #10 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 -220.0 MWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.

Plant Name	Beluga
Utility Name	Chugach Electric Assn Inc
Location	Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK
Initial Operation Date	January 1968
Last Update	Aug 2024
Annual Generation	9.4 GWh
Annual Consumption	262.0 k MMBtu
Ranked #6,074 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,597 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #51 out of 130 Alaska Power Plants
Ranked #10 out of 13 Alaska Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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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 Aug 2024
Initial Operation Date	January 1968
Annual Generation	9.4 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

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

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

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

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

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

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

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

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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