Mankato Energy Center
1 Fazio Lane, Mankato, MN 56001Plant Summary Information
Mankato Energy Center is ranked #6 out of 736 power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Mankato Energy Center is comprised of 3 generators and generated 647.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Mankato Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | MEC Holdings, LLC |
| Location | Blue Earth County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2006 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 2.6 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 20.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #430 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #261 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #6 out of 736 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 52 Minnesota Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operators |
Calpine Central LP (2013 to 2015) Southern Power Co (2016 to 2019) MEC Holdings, LLC (2020 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Mankato Energy Center
Mankato Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Mankato Energy Center (56104) |
| Plant Address | 1 Fazio Lane, Mankato, MN 56001 |
| Utility | MEC Holdings, LLC (63705) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.1988, -94.003 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jul 2006 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2006 |
| Annual Generation | 2.6 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | City of Mankato POTW |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (13781) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV / 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | NORTHERN NATURAL GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CTG2 Details Operating July 2006
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | MKST |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 192.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 167 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 205 MW |
| Minimum Load | 120 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2006 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| 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 | 167 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 205 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 120 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 190 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator STG1 Details Operating July 2006
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | MKST |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 360 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 300 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 305 MW |
| Minimum Load | 75 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2006 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator CTG1 Details Operating June 2019
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | MKST |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 188.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 187 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 210 MW |
| Minimum Load | 120 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2019 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Mankato Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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