Bluestem
135503 E 310 Road, Beaver, OK 73932Plant Summary Information
Bluestem is ranked #33 out of 126 power plants in Oklahoma in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Bluestem generated 190.5 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.
| Plant Name | Bluestem |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Bluestem Wind Energy, LLC |
| Location | Beaver County, OK |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Last Update | Aug 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 781.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #896 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #148 out of 1,343 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #33 out of 126 Oklahoma Power Plants | |
| Ranked #17 out of 67 Oklahoma Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Bluestem
Bluestem Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Bluestem (60256) |
| Plant Address | 135503 E 310 Road, Beaver, OK 73932 |
| Utility | Bluestem Wind Energy, LLC (60044) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.55215, -100.58756 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2016 to Aug 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Annual Generation | 781.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 17-15-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co (14063) OK |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 2016
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | OKGEBADGER7UNBLUESTEM_WIND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | OKGEBADGER7UNBLUESTEM_WIND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 198 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 198 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 198 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 60 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 60 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V117-3.3 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19.3 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 300.2 |
Bluestem Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| #142 | Karankawa Wind LLC | Mathis, TX | 789.9 GWh |
| #143 | Crocker Wind Farm | Conde, SD | 788.7 GWh |
| #144 | Longhorn Wind | Silverton, TX | 788.4 GWh |
| #145 | Whispering Willow North | Latimer, IA | 787.7 GWh |
| #146 | Trinity Hills | Olney, TX | 786.1 GWh |
| #147 | Great Pathfinder Wind | Stratford, IA | 785.6 GWh |
| #149 | Lower Snake River Wind Energy Project | Pomeroy, WA | 780.8 GWh |
| #150 | Plymouth Wind | Remsen, IA | 778.1 GWh |
| #151 | Kingman Wind | Cunningham, KS | 777.3 GWh |
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| #153 | Limon III Wind LLC | Limon, CO | 770.7 GWh |
| #154 | King Plains Wind Project | Garber, OK | 769.2 GWh |
| #155 | Cedar Springs I | Douglas, WY | 767.7 GWh |
| #156 | Prairie Breeze | Elgin, NE | 765.7 GWh |
| #157 | Lockett Windfarm | Vernon, TX | 762.8 GWh |
| #158 | Spinning Spur Wind III | Adrian, TX | 762.3 GWh |
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| Great Prairie Wind | Gruver, TX | 4.0 TWh | 55.2 mi |
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| Palo Duro Wind | Perryton, TX | 1.0 TWh | 31.4 mi |
| Ponderosa Wind Energy Center | Beaver, OK | 939.9 GWh | 4.5 mi |
| Porterhouse Wind (4) LLC | Gruver, TX | 10.5 GWh | 45.4 mi |
| Sleeping Bear LLC | Woodward, OK | 75.4 GWh | 60.6 mi |