Hibbing
1832 Sixth Avenue East, Hibbing, MN 55746Plant Summary Information
Hibbing is ranked #23 out of 52 natural gas power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Hibbing is comprised of 3 generators and generated 16.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Hibbing |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Hibbing Public Utilities Comm |
| Location | St. Louis County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1965 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 68.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,572 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,140 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #72 out of 736 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #23 out of 52 Minnesota Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 63.6% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 35.0% Subbituminous Coal : 1.4% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Hibbing
Hibbing Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Hibbing (1979) |
| Plant Address | 1832 Sixth Avenue East, Hibbing, MN 55746 |
| Utility | Hibbing Public Utilities Comm (8543) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 47.4294, -92.935 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1965 |
| Annual Generation | 68.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 63.6% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 35.0% Subbituminous Coal : 1.4% |
| 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 | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | ALLETE, Inc. (12647) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 22.90 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | NORTHERN NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Name | NORTHERN NATURAL GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating April 1965
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MISO |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MISO |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 11.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 11.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1965 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Bituminous Coal / Lignite Coal |
| Startup Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Natural Gas / Subbituminous Coal |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Stoker Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | SUB / NG / WDS |
|---|---|
Generator 5 Details Operating August 1985
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MISO |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MISO |
| Nameplate Capacity | 19.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 19.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 19.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1985 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Bituminous Coal / Lignite Coal |
| Startup Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Natural Gas / Subbituminous Coal |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Stoker Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | SUB / NG / WDS |
|---|---|
Generator 6 Details Operating February 1996
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MISO |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MISO |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1996 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Bituminous Coal / Lignite Coal |
| Startup Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Natural Gas / Subbituminous Coal |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Stoker Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | SUB / NG / WDS |
|---|---|
Hibbing Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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