Neal Hot Springs Geothermal Project
2801 Bully Creek Road, Vale, OR 97918Plant Summary Information
Neal Hot Springs Geothermal Project is ranked #29 out of 63 geothermal power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Neal Hot Springs Geothermal Project is comprised of 3 generators and generated 53.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Neal Hot Springs Geothermal Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | US Geothermal Inc. |
| Location | Malheur County, OR |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2012 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 176.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 653.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,454 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #29 out of 63 Geothermal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #43 out of 255 Oregon Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 1 Oregon Geothermal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Geothermal |
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Neal Hot Springs Geothermal Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Neal Hot Springs Geothermal Project (58022) |
| Plant Address | 2801 Bully Creek Road, Vale, OR 97918 |
| Utility | US Geothermal Inc. (50147) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.02306, -117.46806 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2012 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2012 |
| Annual Generation | 176.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Geothermal |
| 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 | 12-389-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Idaho Power Company (IPCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Idaho Power Co (9191) OR |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator NHS1 Details Operating November 2012
| Technology | Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Turbines Used in a Binary Cycle |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 11 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Geothermal |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Generator NHS2 Details Operating November 2012
| Technology | Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Turbines Used in a Binary Cycle |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 11 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Geothermal |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Generator NHS3 Details Operating December 2012
| Technology | Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Turbines Used in a Binary Cycle |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 11 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Geothermal |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Neal Hot Springs Geothermal Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| USG Oregon LLC | E Parkcenter Blvd. Suite 250, Boise, ID 83706 | Generator NHS1 | 100.00% |
| USG Oregon LLC | E Parkcenter Blvd. Suite 250, Boise, ID 83706 | Generator NHS2 | 100.00% |
| USG Oregon LLC | E Parkcenter Blvd. Suite 250, Boise, ID 83706 | Generator NHS3 | 100.00% |
Power Plants with Similar Net Generation
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| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #19 | Coso Energy Developers | Inyokern, CA | 277.3 GWh |
| #20 | CD4 | Mammoth Lakes, CA | 272.3 GWh |
| #21 | Vulcan-BN Geothermal Power Company | Calipatria, CA | 259.4 GWh |
| #22 | Geothermal 1 | Middletown, CA | 254.1 GWh |
| #23 | Heber Geothermal | Heber, CA | 250.1 GWh |
| #24 | Blundell | Milford, UT | 248.2 GWh |
| #25 | Steamboat Hills LP | Reno, NV | 235.6 GWh |
| #26 | North Valley | Gerlach, NV | 215.3 GWh |
| #27 | NGP Blue Mountain I LLC | Winnemucca, NV | 193.9 GWh |
| #28 | Puna Geothermal Venture I | Pahoa, HI | 192.6 GWh |
| #30 | Enel Cove Fort | Cove Fort, UT | 155.0 GWh |
| #31 | Tuscarora Geothermal Power Plant | Tuscarora, NV | 125.8 GWh |
| #32 | Don A Campbell 1 Geothermal | Gabbs, NV | 118.8 GWh |
| #33 | Patua Acquisition Project, LLC | Hazen, NV | 137.1 GWh |
| #34 | Richard Burdette Geothermal | Reno, NV | 110.1 GWh |
| #35 | Soda Lake 3 | Fallon, NV | 108.4 GWh |
| #36 | Mammoth G3 | Mammoth Lakes, CA | 104.0 GWh |
| #37 | Ormesa I | Holtville, CA | 101.7 GWh |
| #38 | Don A Campbell 2 Geothermal | Luning, NV | 99.5 GWh |
| #39 | Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 2 | Calipatria, CA | 98.5 GWh |
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