Blue Lake
1200 70th St, Shakopee, MN 55379Plant Summary Information
Blue Lake is ranked #15 out of 52 natural gas power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Blue Lake is comprised of 6 generators and generated 15.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Blue Lake |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota |
| Location | Scott County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1974 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 63.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 849.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,634 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,024 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #73 out of 736 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #15 out of 52 Minnesota Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Blue Lake Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Blue Lake (8027) |
| Plant Address | 1200 70th St, Shakopee, MN 55379 |
| Utility | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (13781) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.7855, -93.4315 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1974 |
| Annual Generation | 63.1 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 | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (13781) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | NORTHERN STATES PWR CO |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating March 1974
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP BLUE_LK BLUE_L_1_UNIT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP BLUE_LK BLUE_L_1_UNIT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 56.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 36 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 46 MW |
| Minimum Load | 19 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1974 |
|---|---|
| Planned Retirement | December 2025 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 2 Details Operating March 1974
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP BLUE_LK BLUE_L_2_UNIT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP BLUE_LK BLUE_L_2_UNIT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 56.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 36 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 46 MW |
| Minimum Load | 19 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1974 |
|---|---|
| Planned Retirement | December 2025 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 3 Details Operating March 1974
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP BLUE_LK BLUE_L_3_UNIT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP BLUE_LK BLUE_L_3_UNIT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 56.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 36 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 46 MW |
| Minimum Load | 19 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1974 |
|---|---|
| Planned Retirement | December 2025 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 4 Details Operating April 1974
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP BLUE_LK BLUE_L_4_UNIT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP BLUE_LK BLUE_L_4_UNIT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 56.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 39 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 54 MW |
| Minimum Load | 32 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1974 |
|---|---|
| Planned Retirement | December 2025 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 7 Details Operating June 2005
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP BLUE_LK BLUE_L_7_UNIT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP BLUE_LK BLUE_L_7_UNIT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 166.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 150 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 174 MW |
| Minimum Load | 100 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2005 |
| 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 8 Details Operating June 2005
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP BLUE_LK BLUE_L_8_UNIT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP BLUE_LK BLUE_L_8_UNIT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 166.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 150 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 177 MW |
| Minimum Load | 100 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2005 |
| 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 | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Blue Lake Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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