Montpelier Electric Generating Station
8495 South 450 West, Poneto, IN 46781Plant Summary Information
Montpelier Electric Generating Station is ranked #23 out of 46 natural gas power plants in Indiana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Montpelier Electric Generating Station is comprised of 4 generators and generated 5.8 GWh during the 3-month period between October 2024 to January 2025.
| Plant Name | Montpelier Electric Generating Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Kimura Power LLC |
| Location | Wells County, IN |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2001 |
| Last Update | Jan 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 78.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,498 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #965 out of 2,255 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #66 out of 203 Indiana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #23 out of 46 Indiana Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.8% |
| Previous Operators |
DPL Energy LLC (2013 to 2014) AES Ohio Generation LLC (2015 to 2017) Kimura Power LLC (2018 to 2023) |
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Montpelier Electric Generating Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Montpelier Electric Generating Station (55229) |
| Plant Address | 8495 South 450 West, Poneto, IN 46781 |
| Utility | Kimura Power LLC (61919) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.6206, -85.3057 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2001 to Jan 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2001 |
| Annual Generation | 78.8 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.8% |
| 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 | 04-76-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Indiana Michigan Power Co (9324) IN |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | PANHANDLE EASTERN PIPELINE COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GT1 Details Operating June 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 59 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 57 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 59 MW |
| Minimum Load | 30 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2001 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 30 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 30 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 30 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 30 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 GT2 Details Operating June 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 59 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 58 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 59 MW |
| Minimum Load | 30 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2001 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 30 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 30 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 30 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 30 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 GT3 Details Operating June 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 59 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 59.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 59 MW |
| Minimum Load | 30 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2001 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 30 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 30 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 30 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 30 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 GT4 Details Operating June 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 59 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 59 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 59 MW |
| Minimum Load | 30 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2001 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 30 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 30 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 30 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 30 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 |
Montpelier Electric Generating Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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