Bucksport Generation LLC

River Road, Bucksport, ME 4416

Plant Summary Information

Bucksport Generation LLC is ranked #9 out of 12 natural gas power plants in Maine in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Bucksport Generation LLC is comprised of 1 generator and generated 497.0 MWh during the 3-month period between November 2024 to February 2025.

Plant Name	Bucksport Generation LLC
Utility Name	Bucksport Generation LLC
Location	Hancock County, ME
Initial Operation Date	July 1965
Last Update	Feb 2025
Annual Generation	13.7 GWh
Annual Consumption	167.5 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,619 out of 11,993 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,508 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #73 out of 162 Maine Power Plants
Ranked #9 out of 12 Maine Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 98.2% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.8%
Previous Operator	Verso Bucksport LLC (2013 to 2015) Bucksport Generation LLC (2016 to 2023)

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Bucksport Generation LLC (50243)
Plant Address	River Road, Bucksport, ME 4416
Utility	Bucksport Generation LLC (9303)
Latitude, Longitude	44.5738, -68.8046
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Feb 2025
Initial Operation Date	July 1965
Annual Generation	13.7 GWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 98.2% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.8%

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	Yes
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number	87-83-001; '99-54-00
FERC Small Power Producer Status	No
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	NPCC
Balancing Authority	ISO New England Inc. (ISNE)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source	Penobscot River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Central Maine Power Co (3266) ME
Grid Voltage	120.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)	BANGOR GAS COMPANY LLC
Pipeline Name	MARITIMES NORTHEAST PIPELINE LLC
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Unit Code	CC1
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	47390
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	47390
Nameplate Capacity	186.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	178 MW
Winter Capacity	183.1 MW
Minimum Load	110 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	January 2001
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	Yes

Multifuel Details
Switch When Operating	Yes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	156.8 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	180 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	178 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	183 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	6H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	6H
Factors That Limit Switching	Yes
Air Permit Limits	Yes
Other Limits	Yes

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

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