Chester Generating Station
2501 Seaport Drive, Chester, PA 19013Plant Summary Information
Chester Generating Station is ranked #40 out of 53 distillate fuel oil power plants in Pennsylvania in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Chester Generating Station is comprised of 3 generators and generated 10.7 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Chester Generating Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Constellation Power, Inc |
| Location | Chester County, PA |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1969 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 50.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,545 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #897 out of 1,262 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #226 out of 231 Pennsylvania Power Plants | |
| Ranked #40 out of 53 Pennsylvania Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Previous Operator |
Exelon Power (2013 to 2021) Constellation Power, Inc (2022 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Chester Generating Station
Chester Generating Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Chester Generating Station (3157) |
| Plant Address | 2501 Seaport Drive, Chester, PA 19013 |
| Utility | Constellation Power, Inc (6035) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.8301, -75.3837 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1969 |
| Annual Generation | 50.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 | NA |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PECO Energy Co (14940) PA |
| Grid Voltage | 13.20 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 7 Details Operating February 1969
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CHESTER 13 KV UNIT 7 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CHESTER 13 KV UNIT 7 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 13 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 19.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1969 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 9 Details Operating March 1969
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CHESTER 13 KV UNIT 9 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CHESTER 13 KV UNIT 9 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 13 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1969 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 8 Details Operating May 1969
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CHESTER 13 KV UNIT 8 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CHESTER 13 KV UNIT 8 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 13 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1969 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Chester Generating Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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