Nikiski Combined Cycle

Milepost 21.4 Spur Highway, Nikiski, AK 99635

Plant Summary Information

Nikiski Combined Cycle is ranked #5 out of 129 power plants in Alaska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Nikiski Combined Cycle is comprised of 2 generators and generated 143.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.

Plant Name	Nikiski Combined Cycle
Utility Name	Homer Electric Assn Inc
Location	Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK
Initial Operation Date	September 1986
Last Update	Dec 2022
Annual Generation	473.1 GWh
Annual Consumption	4.2 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,396 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #567 out of 2,188 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #5 out of 129 Alaska Power Plants
Ranked #4 out of 13 Alaska Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Nikiski Combined Cycle (55966)
Plant Address	Milepost 21.4 Spur Highway Nikiski, AK 99635
Utility	Homer Electric Assn Inc (19558)
Latitude, Longitude	60.67654, -151.37771
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2003 to Dec 2022
Initial Operation Date	September 1986
Annual Generation	473.1 GWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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
Balancing Authority	()
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	well
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Alaska Electric & Energy Coop (49803)
Grid Voltage	115.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)	Other - See pipeline notes.
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2022 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	CC1
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	Yes
Nameplate Capacity	40.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	37.9 MW
Winter Capacity	42 MW
Minimum Load	5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 1986
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	CC1
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	Yes
Nameplate Capacity	40 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	38 MW
Winter Capacity	40 MW
Minimum Load	13 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 2013
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
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

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

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