Delaware City Plant
2000 Wrangle Hill Road, Delaware City, DE 19706Plant Summary Information
Delaware City Plant is ranked #2 out of 29 power plants in Delaware in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Delaware City Plant is comprised of 6 generators and generated 277.7 GWh during the 3-month period between October 2024 to January 2025.
| Plant Name | Delaware City Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Delaware City Refining Company LLC |
| Location | New Castle County, DE |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1956 |
| Last Update | Jan 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.1 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 22.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #684 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #459 out of 2,255 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2 out of 29 Delaware Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 10 Delaware Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 80.4% Other Gas : 19.6% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Delaware City Plant
Delaware City Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Delaware City Plant (52193) |
| Plant Address | 2000 Wrangle Hill Road, Delaware City, DE 19706 |
| Utility | Delaware City Refining Company LLC (56605) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.5871, -75.6343 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Jan 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1956 |
| Annual Generation | 1.1 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 80.4% Other Gas : 19.6% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 92-17-003 |
| 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 | Petroleum Refineries (32411) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Delaware River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Delmarva Power (5027) DE |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | EASTERN SHORE NATURAL GAS CO |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator G1 Details Operating October 1956
| Technology | Other Gases |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | Motiva |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | Motiva |
| Nameplate Capacity | 27.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 29.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 29.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 15 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1956 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Other Gas / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Other Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / OG |
|---|---|
Generator G2 Details Operating October 1956
| Technology | Other Gases |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | Motiva |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | Motiva |
| Nameplate Capacity | 27.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 29.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 29.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 15 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1956 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Other Gas / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Other Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / OG |
|---|---|
Generator G3 Details Standby November 1961
| Technology | Other Gases |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | Motiva |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | Motiva |
| Nameplate Capacity | 75 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 66 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 66 MW |
| Minimum Load | 17 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | November 1961 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Other Gas / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Other Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / OG |
|---|---|
Generator G4 Details Operating June 1982
| Technology | Other Gases |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | Motiva |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | Motiva |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 10 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1982 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Other Gas / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Other Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / OG |
|---|---|
Generator CT1 Details Operating May 2000
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | Motiva |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | Motiva |
| Nameplate Capacity | 92 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 65 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 72 MW |
| Minimum Load | 45 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2000 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator CT2 Details Operating May 2000
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | Motiva |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | Motiva |
| Nameplate Capacity | 92 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 65 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 72 MW |
| Minimum Load | 45 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2000 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Delaware City Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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