Forked River
789 South Main Street, Forked River, NJ 8731Plant Summary Information
Forked River is ranked #50 out of 55 natural gas power plants in New Jersey in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Forked River is comprised of 2 generators and generated 1.1 GWh during the 3-month period between August 2023 to November 2023.
| Plant Name | Forked River |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Forked River Power, LLC |
| Location | Ocean County, NJ |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1989 |
| Last Update | Nov 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 2.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 53.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #9,819 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,828 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #266 out of 378 New Jersey Power Plants | |
| Ranked #50 out of 55 New Jersey Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
Maxim Power (USA) Inc (2013 to 2016) Forked River Power, LLC (2017 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Forked River
Forked River Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Forked River (7138) |
| Plant Address | 789 South Main Street, Forked River, NJ 8731 |
| Utility | Forked River Power, LLC (61358) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.8154, -74.2098 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Nov 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1989 |
| Annual Generation | 2.1 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 08-3-000 |
| 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Jersey Central Power & Lt Co (9726) NJ |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | NEW JERSEY NATURAL GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1989
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | OYSTERCR14KV FR1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | OYSTERCR14KV FR1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 38.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 34 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 44 MW |
| Minimum Load | 34 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1989 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| 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 | 32.6 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 43.6 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 32.6 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 43.6 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 2 Details Operating July 1989
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | OYSTERCR14KV FR2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | OYSTERCR14KV FR2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 38.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 31 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 41 MW |
| Minimum Load | 31 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1989 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| 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 | 30.7 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 40.4 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 30.7 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 40.4 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 |
Forked River Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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