Buchanan Generation LLC
Rt 626 off Rt 460, Keen Mountain, VA 24631Plant Summary Information
Buchanan Generation LLC is ranked #26 out of 211 power plants in Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Buchanan Generation LLC is comprised of 2 generators and generated 83.4 GWh during the 3-month period between March 2023 to June 2023.
| Plant Name | Buchanan Generation LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Buchanan Generation, LLC |
| Location | Buchanan County, VA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2002 |
| Last Update | Jun 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 329.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,726 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #627 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #26 out of 211 Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #14 out of 37 Virginia Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
Allegheny Energy Supply Co LLC (2013 to 2016) Buchanan Generation, LLC (2017 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Buchanan Generation LLC
Buchanan Generation LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Buchanan Generation LLC (55738) |
| Plant Address | Rt 626 off Rt 460, Keen Mountain, VA 24631 |
| Utility | Buchanan Generation, LLC (61318) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.17528, -81.96139 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jul 2002 to Jun 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2002 |
| Annual Generation | 329.2 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Appalachian Power Co (733) VA |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | COLUMBIA GAS TRANSMISSION CORP |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 44 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 43 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 45.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2002 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| 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 2 Details Operating June 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 44 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 41 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 44.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2002 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| 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 |
Buchanan Generation LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONSOL Energy Inc | 275 Technology Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317 | Generator 1 | 50.00% |
| Buchanan Generation, LLC | Route 626 off Route 460, Kenn Mountain, VA 24631 | Generator 1 | 50.00% |
| CONSOL Energy Inc | 275 Technology Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317 | Generator 2 | 50.00% |
| FirstEnergy Generation Corp | 341 White Pond Drive, Akron, OH 44320 | Generator 2 | 50.00% |
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