Eklutna Generation Station
28705 Denaina Elders Road, Chugiak, AK 99567Plant Summary Information
Eklutna Generation Station is ranked #3 out of 130 power plants in Alaska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Eklutna Generation Station is comprised of 10 generators and generated 169.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Eklutna Generation Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Matanuska Electric Assn Inc |
| Location | Anchorage Municipality, AK |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2015 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 717.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 6.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #957 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #496 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3 out of 130 Alaska Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 13 Alaska Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Eklutna Generation Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Eklutna Generation Station (58989) |
| Plant Address | 28705 Denaina Elders Road, Chugiak, AK 99567 |
| Utility | Matanuska Electric Assn Inc (11824) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 61.45778, -149.35139 |
| Generation Dates on File | Feb 2015 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 717.0 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | |
| Balancing Authority | () |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Matanuska Electric Assn Inc (11824) AK |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | ENSTAR NAT GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator EGS07 Details Operating February 2015
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 17.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 16.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 6.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2015 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 16.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 16.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 16.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 16.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator EGS08 Details Operating February 2015
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 17.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 16.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 6.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2015 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 16.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 16.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 16.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 16.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator EGS09 Details Operating February 2015
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 17.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 16.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 6.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2015 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 16.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 16.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 16.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 16.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator EGS10 Details Operating February 2015
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 17.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 16.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 6.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2015 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 16.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 16.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 16.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 16.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator EGS01 Details Operating April 2015
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 17.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 16.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 6.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2015 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 16.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 16.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 16.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 16.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator EGS02 Details Operating April 2015
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 17.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 16.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 6.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2015 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 16.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 16.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 16.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 16.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator EGS03 Details Operating April 2015
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 17.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 16.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 6.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2015 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 16.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 16.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 16.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 16.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator EGS04 Details Operating April 2015
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 17.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 16.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 6.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2015 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 16.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 16.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 16.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 16.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator EGS05 Details Operating April 2015
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 17.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 16.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 6.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2015 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 16.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 16.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 16.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 16.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator EGS06 Details Operating April 2015
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 17.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 16.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 6.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2015 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 16.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 16.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 16.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 16.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Eklutna Generation Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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|---|---|---|---|
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