Goldendale Generating Station
600 Industrial Way, Goldendale, WA 98620Plant Summary Information
Goldendale Generating Station is ranked #12 out of 134 power plants in Washington in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Goldendale Generating Station is comprised of 2 generators and generated 570.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Goldendale Generating Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Puget Sound Energy Inc |
| Location | Klickitat County, WA |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 2.2 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 14.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #495 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #306 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #12 out of 134 Washington Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 22 Washington Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Goldendale Generating Station
Goldendale Generating Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Goldendale Generating Station (55482) |
| Plant Address | 600 Industrial Way, Goldendale, WA 98620 |
| Utility | Puget Sound Energy Inc (15500) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.8114, -120.833 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2004 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2004 |
| Annual Generation | 2.2 TWh |
| 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 | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Puget Sound Energy (PSEI) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Municipal (City of Goldendale) |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PUD No 1 of Klickitat County (10393) WA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
| Pipeline Name | NORTHWEST PIPELINE GP |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator G1 Details Operating August 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 188.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 153.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 194 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2004 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator G2 Details Operating August 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 114.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 110.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 110.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 55 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2004 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Goldendale Generating Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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