Marion

11543 Lake of Egypt Rd., Marion, IL 62959

Plant Summary Information

Marion is ranked #27 out of 300 power plants in Illinois in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Marion is comprised of 5 generators and generated 263.3 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.

Plant Name	Marion
Utility Name	Southern Illinois Power Coop
Location	Williamson County, IL
Initial Operation Date	June 1963
Last Update	Mar 2024
Annual Generation	779.6 GWh
Annual Consumption	11.9 M MMBtu
Ranked #934 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #61 out of 130 Bituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #27 out of 300 Illinois Power Plants
Ranked #2 out of 6 Illinois Bituminous Coal Power Plants
Fuel Types	Bituminous Coal : 89.8% Natural Gas : 10.1%

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Marion Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Marion (976)
Plant Address	11543 Lake of Egypt Rd. Marion, IL 62959
Utility	Southern Illinois Power Coop (17632)
Latitude, Longitude	37.61975, -88.95311
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Mar 2024
Initial Operation Date	June 1963
Annual Generation	779.6 GWh
Fuel Types	Bituminous Coal : 89.8% Natural Gas : 10.1%

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	SERC
Balancing Authority	Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Lake Egypt
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Southern Illinois Elec Coop (17631) IL
Grid Voltage	161.00 kV / 67.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name	TRUNKLINE GAS COMPANY
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2022 EIA 860 Report

Generator 1 Details Operating June 1963

Technology	Conventional Steam Coal
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	SIPC.MARI69
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	SIPCMARI69
Nameplate Capacity	33 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	40 MW
Winter Capacity	40 MW
Minimum Load	30 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 1963

Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Bituminous Coal
Startup Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	OVER
Fluidized Bed Technology	Yes
Subcritical Technology	Yes
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 2 Details Operating August 1963

Technology	Conventional Steam Coal
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	SIPC.MARI69
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	SIPCMARI69
Nameplate Capacity	33 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	40 MW
Winter Capacity	40 MW
Minimum Load	30 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 1963

Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Bituminous Coal
Startup Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	OVER
Fluidized Bed Technology	Yes
Subcritical Technology	Yes
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 3 Details Operating September 1963

Technology	Conventional Steam Coal
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	SIPC.MARI69
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	SIPCMARI69
Nameplate Capacity	33 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	40 MW
Winter Capacity	40 MW
Minimum Load	30 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 1963

Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Bituminous Coal
Startup Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	OVER
Fluidized Bed Technology	Yes
Subcritical Technology	Yes
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 5 Details Standby May 2003

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	SIPC.MARIOGEN5
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	SIPC.MARIOGEN5
Nameplate Capacity	75 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	70 MW
Winter Capacity	90 MW
Minimum Load	40 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes

First Operation Date	May 2003
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Pulverized Coal Technology	No
Subcritical Technology	No
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	70 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	90 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	70 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	90 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
Air Permit Limits	Yes

Generator 6 Details Standby May 2003

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	SIPC.MARIOGEN6
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	SIPC.MARIOGEN6
Nameplate Capacity	75 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	70 MW
Winter Capacity	90 MW
Minimum Load	40 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby

Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes
First Operation Date	May 2003
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Subcritical Technology	No
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	70 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	90 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	70 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	90 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
Air Permit Limits	Yes

Marion Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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