Middletown

1866 River Road, Middletown, CT 6457

Plant Summary Information

Middletown is ranked #11 out of 156 power plants in Connecticut in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Middletown is comprised of 4 generators and generated 78.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant Name	Middletown
Utility Name	Middletown Power LLC
Location	Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT
Initial Operation Date	October 1958
Last Update	Dec 2023
Annual Generation	169.8 GWh
Annual Consumption	2.3 M MMBtu
Ranked #2,507 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #831 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #11 out of 156 Connecticut Power Plants
Ranked #9 out of 55 Connecticut Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 79.3% Residual Fuel Oil : 20.7%

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Middletown Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Middletown (562)
Plant Address	1866 River Road, Middletown, CT 6457
Utility	Middletown Power LLC (12490)
Latitude, Longitude	41.55494, -72.57908
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation Date	October 1958
Annual Generation	169.8 GWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 79.3% Residual Fuel Oil : 20.7%

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	00-34-000

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	NPCC
Balancing Authority	ISO New England Inc. (ISNE)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source	Connecticut River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Connecticut Light & Power Co (4176) CT
Grid Voltage	345.00 kV / 115.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name	ALGONQUIN GAS TRANSMISSION COMPANY
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Generator 2 Details Operating October 1958

Technology	Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	un.middletn13.2 mid2
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	un.middletn13.2 mid2
Nameplate Capacity	113.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	117 MW
Winter Capacity	120 MW
Minimum Load	45 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	October 1958
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Residual Fuel Oil
Startup Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
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	RFO / NG
Switch When Operating	Yes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	117 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	120 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	117 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	120 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

Generator 3 Details Operating January 1964

Technology	Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	un.middletn20.9 mid3
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	un.middletn20.9 mid3
Nameplate Capacity	239.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	236 MW
Winter Capacity	245 MW
Minimum Load	100 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	January 1964
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Residual Fuel Oil
Startup Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
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	RFO / NG
Switch When Operating	Yes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	236 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	245 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	236 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	245 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

Generator 10 Details Operating August 1966

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	un.middletn115 mi10
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	un.middletn115 mi10
Nameplate Capacity	18.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	17.2 MW
Winter Capacity	22.1 MW
Minimum Load	5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 1966
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No

Generator 4 Details Operating May 1973

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	un.laurel 22 mid4
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	un.laurel 22 mid4
Nameplate Capacity	414.9 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	400 MW
Winter Capacity	402 MW
Minimum Load	125 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	May 1973
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Residual Fuel Oil
Startup Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
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

Middletown Plant Owners

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

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