Bethel

1340 Kwethluk Lane, Bethel, AK 99559

Plant Summary Information

Bethel is ranked #13 out of 1,262 distillate fuel oil power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Bethel is comprised of 6 generators and generated 11.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant NameBethel
Utility NameAlaska Village Elec Coop, Inc
LocationBethel Census Area, AK
Initial Operation DateNovember 1976
Last Update Dec 2023
Annual Generation 43.9 GWh
Annual Consumption 448.0 k MMBtu
Ranked #4,029 out of 11,836 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #13 out of 1,262 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #24 out of 130 Alaska Power Plants
Ranked #2 out of 86 Alaska Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants
Fuel Types Distillate Fuel Oil
Previous Operator Bethel Utilities Corp (2013 to 2013)
Alaska Village Elec Coop, Inc (2014 to 2023)

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Monthly Net Generation for Bethel

Bethel Details

Summary Information
Plant NameBethel (6566)
Plant Address1340 Kwethluk Lane, Bethel, AK 99559
UtilityAlaska Village Elec Coop, Inc (221)
Latitude, Longitude60.7897, -161.78778
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation DateNovember 1976
Annual Generation 43.9 GWh
Fuel Types Distillate Fuel Oil
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusRegulated
NERC Region
Balancing Authority ()
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water SourceCooling
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerAlaska Village Elec Coop, Inc (221) AK
Grid Voltage 2.40 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator 1 Details Operating November 1976

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity2.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity2.1 MW
Winter Capacity2.1 MW
Minimum Load1.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateNovember 1976
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 2 Details Operating November 1976

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity2.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity2.1 MW
Winter Capacity2.1 MW
Minimum Load1.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateNovember 1976
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 3 Details Operating November 1976

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity2.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity2.1 MW
Winter Capacity2.1 MW
Minimum Load1.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateNovember 1976
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 4 Details Operating November 1976

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity2.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity2.1 MW
Winter Capacity2.1 MW
Minimum Load1.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateNovember 1976
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 6 Details Out of Service April 1989

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity2.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity2.1 MW
Winter Capacity2.1 MW
Minimum Load1.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOut of Service
First Operation DateApril 1989
Planned RetirementMay 2024
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 7 Details Operating December 1992

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity2.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity2.1 MW
Winter Capacity2.1 MW
Minimum Load1.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateDecember 1992
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo

Bethel Plant Owners

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