Cushing

300 North Seay, Cushing, OK 74023

Plant Summary Information

Cushing is ranked #31 out of 32 natural gas power plants in Oklahoma in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Cushing is comprised of 11 generators and generated 117.2 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant Name	Cushing
Utility Name	City of Cushing - (OK)
Location	Payne County, OK
Initial Operation Date	June 1936
Last Update	Dec 2023
Annual Generation	575.0 MWh
Annual Consumption	21.1 k MMBtu
Ranked #11,010 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,948 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #123 out of 126 Oklahoma Power Plants
Ranked #31 out of 32 Oklahoma Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 92.9% Distillate Fuel Oil : 7.1%

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Monthly Net Generation for Cushing

Cushing Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Cushing (2975)
Plant Address	300 North Seay, Cushing, OK 74023
Utility	City of Cushing - (OK) (4667)
Latitude, Longitude	35.9826, -96.77568
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation Date	June 1936
Annual Generation	575.0 MWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 92.9% Distillate Fuel Oil : 7.1%

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	Southwest Power Pool (SWPP)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Municipality
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Grand River Dam Authority (7490) OK
Grid Voltage	69.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)	CENTERPOINT ENERGY
Natural Gas Storage	No
Liquefied Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Generator 3 Details Operating June 1936

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.4 MW
Winter Capacity	0.4 MW
Minimum Load	0.3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	June 1936
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	DFO / NG

Generator 5 Details Operating June 1936

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.4 MW
Winter Capacity	0.4 MW
Minimum Load	0.3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	June 1936
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	DFO / NG

Generator 4 Details Operating August 1936

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.4 MW
Winter Capacity	0.4 MW
Minimum Load	0.3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	August 1936
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	DFO / NG

Generator 6 Details Operating July 1939

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.6 MW
Winter Capacity	0.6 MW
Minimum Load	0.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	July 1939
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	DFO / NG

Generator 2 Details Out of Service June 1949

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.8 MW
Winter Capacity	0.8 MW
Minimum Load	0.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Out of Service

First Operation Date	June 1949
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	DFO / NG

Generator 1 Details Operating June 1956

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	1.8 MW
Winter Capacity	1.8 MW
Minimum Load	1.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	June 1956
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	DFO / NG

Generator 7 Details Operating June 1956

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	1.9 MW
Winter Capacity	1.9 MW
Minimum Load	1.9 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	June 1956
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	DFO / NG
Switch When Operating	No

Generator 8 Details Operating June 1956

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	1.9 MW
Winter Capacity	1.9 MW
Minimum Load	1.9 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	June 1956
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	DFO / NG

Generator 9 Details Operating February 1965

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2.7 MW
Winter Capacity	2.7 MW
Minimum Load	2.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	February 1965
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	DFO / NG

Generator 10 Details OA December 1972

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	4.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	4 MW
Winter Capacity	4 MW
Minimum Load	2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	OA

First Operation Date	December 1972
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	DFO / NG

Generator 11 Details Operating June 1988

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	6.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	6.3 MW
Winter Capacity	6.3 MW
Minimum Load	3.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	June 1988
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	DFO / NG

Cushing Plant Owners

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

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#1938	Chanute 3	Chanute, KS	694.0 MWh
#1939	Western Sugar Cooperative - Billings	Billings, MT	5.8 GWh
#1940	GenConn Middletown LLC	Middletown, CT	3.5 GWh
#1941	Middlebury College	Middlebury, VT	2.4 GWh
#1942	Shoemaker	Middletown, NY	563.0 MWh
#1943	Dover	Dover, OH	78.0 GWh
#1944	Encina Water Pollution Control	Carlsbad, CA	14.2 GWh
#1945	J C McNeil	Burlington, VT	179.9 GWh
#1946	Lodi	Lodi, CA	546.0 MWh
#1947	Covanta Lake County Energy	Okahumpka, FL	82.7 GWh
#1949	Poplar Bluff Generating Station	Poplar Bluff, MO	579.0 MWh
#1950	Transamerica Pyramid	San Francisco, CA	525.0 MWh
#1951	West Coxsackie	Coxsackie, NY	521.0 MWh
#1952	Tom G Smith	Lake Worth, FL	444.0 MWh
#1953	Wellesley College Central Utility Plant	Wellesley, MA	480.2 MWh
#1954	HEB00092	Victoria, TX	473.0 MWh
#1955	Northwest Community Hospital	Arlington Heights, IL	467.0 MWh
#1956	Seadrift Coke LP	Port Lavaca, TX	18.7 GWh
#1957	Hopewell Cogeneration NJ	Pennington, NJ	433.0 MWh
#1958	Harbec Energy	Ontario, NY	977.0 MWh

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Green Country Energy LLC	Jenks, OK	4.1 TWh	47 mi
Horizon Hill Wind Project	Crescent, OK	340.8 GWh	45.5 mi
Horseshoe Lake	Harrah, OK	865.2 GWh	39.8 mi
Kaw Hydro	Ponca City, OK	8.6 GWh	50.2 mi
Keystone Dam	Sand Springs, OK	92.8 GWh	31.5 mi
King Plains Wind Project	Garber, OK	753.9 GWh	48.6 mi
Osage Wind, LLC	Burbank, OK	511.9 GWh	50.2 mi
Pawhuska	Pawhuska, OK	375.0 MWh	53.1 mi
Ponca City	Ponca City, OK	31.0 GWh	53.8 mi
Redbud Power Plant	Luther, OK	4.9 TWh	32.5 mi
Riverside (OK)	Jenks, OK	1.1 TWh	45.8 mi
Sooner	Red Rock, OK	1.5 TWh	36 mi
Spring Creek Energy Center	Edmond, OK	184.6 GWh	52 mi
Stillwater Energy Center	Stillwater, OK	88.4 GWh	19.1 mi
Thunder Ranch Wind Project	Marland, OK	995.5 GWh	42.6 mi
Tinker	Oklahoma City, OK	21.6 GWh	51.6 mi
Tulsa	Tulsa, OK	214.3 GWh	44.8 mi
Tulsa LFG LLC	Sand Springs, OK	16.7 GWh	35.2 mi