North Pole
1150 H&H Lane, North Pole, AK 99705Plant Summary Information
North Pole is ranked #1 out of 16 waste/other oil power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
North Pole is comprised of 4 generators and generated 117.6 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2024 to October 2024.
| Plant Name | North Pole |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Golden Valley Elec Assn Inc |
| Location | Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1976 |
| Last Update | Oct 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 498.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 4.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,298 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1 out of 16 Waste/Other Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #4 out of 130 Alaska Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 2 Alaska Waste/Other Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Waste/Other Oil : 76.3% Distillate Fuel Oil : 23.7% |
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Monthly Net Generation for North Pole
North Pole Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | North Pole (6285) |
| Plant Address | 1150 H&H Lane, North Pole, AK 99705 |
| Utility | Golden Valley Elec Assn Inc (7353) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 64.7356, -147.3481 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Oct 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1976 |
| Annual Generation | 498.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Waste/Other Oil : 76.3% Distillate Fuel Oil : 23.7% |
| 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 | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Golden Valley Elec Assn Inc (7353) AK |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 1976
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 60.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 44 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 60 MW |
| Minimum Load | 8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1976 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating February 1977
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 60.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 50 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 64 MW |
| Minimum Load | 8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1977 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GT3 Details Operating March 2007
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CST1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 47 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 41 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 53 MW |
| Minimum Load | 15 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2007 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Waste/Other Oil |
| 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 |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator STG1 Details Operating March 2007
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CST1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 13 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 10 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 12 MW |
| Minimum Load | 8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2007 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Waste/Other 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 |
North Pole Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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