Exira
3429 Jay Ave, Brayton, IA 50042Plant Summary Information
Exira is ranked #6 out of 49 natural gas power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Exira is comprised of 3 generators and generated 61.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Exira |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Western Minnesota Mun Pwr Agny |
| Location | Audubon County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 229.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,158 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #705 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #78 out of 272 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 49 Iowa Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.0% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.0% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Exira
Exira Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Exira (56013) |
| Plant Address | 3429 Jay Ave, Brayton, IA 50042 |
| Utility | Western Minnesota Mun Pwr Agny (20421) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.51437, -94.91973 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2005 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2004 |
| Annual Generation | 229.8 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.0% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.0% |
| 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 | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) MT |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | NORTHERN NATURAL GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator U1 Details Operating April 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 60.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 46.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 46.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 25 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2004 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | DFO / NG |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 46.48 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 46.67 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 46.48 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 46.67 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Other Limits | Yes |
Generator U2 Details Operating May 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 60.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 46.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 46.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 25 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2004 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | DFO / NG |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 46.48 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 46.67 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 46.48 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 46.67 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Other Limits | Yes |
Generator U3 Details Operating April 2007
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 60.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 46.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 46.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 25 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2007 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 46.48 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 46.67 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 46.48 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 46.67 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Other Limits | Yes |
Exira Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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