MU Combined Heat and Power Plant
417 South Fifth St, Columbia, MO 65211Plant Summary Information
MU Combined Heat and Power Plant is ranked #28 out of 123 power plants in Missouri in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
MU Combined Heat and Power Plant is comprised of 8 generators and generated 46.8 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2024 to February 2025.
| Plant Name | MU Combined Heat and Power Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Curators of the University of Missouri |
| Location | Boone County, MO |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1961 |
| Last Update | Feb 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 197.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,381 out of 11,993 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #818 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #28 out of 123 Missouri Power Plants | |
| Ranked #11 out of 37 Missouri Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 74.2% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 23.8% Bituminous Coal : 2.0% |
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MU Combined Heat and Power Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | MU Combined Heat and Power Plant (50969) |
| Plant Address | 417 South Fifth St, Columbia, MO 65211 |
| Utility | Curators of the University of Missouri (34359) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.9461, -92.3328 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Feb 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1961 |
| Annual Generation | 197.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 74.2% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 23.8% Bituminous Coal : 2.0% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 89-281-000 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Educational Services (611) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Columbia - (MO) (4045) MO |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | PANHANDLE EASTERN PIPELINE COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating July 1974
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CWLD.UMC |
| Nameplate Capacity | 12.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 12.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 12.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1974 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil / Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Fluidized Bed Technology | No |
| Stoker Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BIT / NG / DFO / WDS |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 12.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 12.2 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 12.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 12.2 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator GEN3 Details Operating August 1986
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CWLD.UMC |
| Nameplate Capacity | 19.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 19.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 19.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1986 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil / Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Fluidized Bed Technology | No |
| Stoker Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BIT / NG / DFO / WDS |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 19.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 19.2 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 19.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 19.2 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator GEN4 Details Operating July 1988
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CWLD.UMC |
| Nameplate Capacity | 14.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 13.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 13.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1988 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil / Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Fluidized Bed Technology | No |
| Stoker Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BIT / NG / DFO / WDS |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 13.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 13.3 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 13.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 13.3 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator GEN7 Details Standby June 1997
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CWLD.UMC |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
|---|---|
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | June 1997 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator DGT1 Details Standby September 2002
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CWLD.UMC |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
|---|---|
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | September 2002 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator NTG1 Details Operating September 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CWLD.UMC |
| Nameplate Capacity | 17.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 11.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 14.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2002 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| 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 | 11.4 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 14.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 11.4 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 14.5 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 NTG2 Details Operating September 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CWLD.UMC |
| Nameplate Capacity | 17.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 11.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 14.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2002 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| 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 | 11.4 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 14.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 11.4 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 14.5 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 6025 Details Operating December 2017
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CWLD.UMC |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2017 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | B |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Distillate Fuel Oil / Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Stoker Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BIT / NG / DFO / WDS |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 0.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 0.3 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 0.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 0.3 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
MU Combined Heat and Power Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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