Ontelaunee Energy Center

5115 Pottsville Pike, Reading, PA 19605

Plant Summary Information

Ontelaunee Energy Center is ranked #22 out of 231 power plants in Pennsylvania in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Ontelaunee Energy Center is comprised of 3 generators and generated 1.1 TWh during the 3-month period between July 2024 to October 2024.

Plant NameOntelaunee Energy Center
Utility NameOntelaunee Energy Center
LocationBerks County, PA
Initial Operation DateMay 2002
Last Update Oct 2024
Annual Generation 3.8 TWh
Annual Consumption 28.7 M MMBtu
Ranked #298 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #168 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #22 out of 231 Pennsylvania Power Plants
Ranked #18 out of 78 Pennsylvania Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas

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Ontelaunee Energy Center Details

Summary Information
Plant NameOntelaunee Energy Center (55193)
Plant Address5115 Pottsville Pike, Reading, PA 19605
UtilityOntelaunee Energy Center (55649)
Latitude, Longitude40.4219, -75.9356
Generation Dates on FileJan 2004 to Oct 2024
Initial Operation DateMay 2002
Annual Generation 3.8 TWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusYes
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number01-24-000
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionRFC
Balancing AuthorityPJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water SourceReading Water Authority
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerMetropolitan Edison Co (12390) PA
Grid Voltage 237.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)Other - See pipeline notes.
Pipeline Name TEXAS EASTERN TRANSMISSION LP
Pipeline NotesGenerator connnection through Texas Eastern Transmission LP
Natural Gas StorageNo
Liquefied Natural Gas StorageNo

Generator CTG1 Details Operating May 2002

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeCC01
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationONTELAUN 18 KV CT1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataONTELAUN 18 KV CT1
Nameplate Capacity250 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity181.1 MW
Winter Capacity200.5 MW
Minimum Load95 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2002
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator CTG2 Details Operating May 2002

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeCC01
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationONTELAUN 18 KV CT2
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataONTELAUN 18 KV CT2
Nameplate Capacity250 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity179.9 MW
Winter Capacity200.7 MW
Minimum Load95 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2002
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator STG Details Operating May 2002

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Steam Part
Unit CodeCC01
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Duct BurnersNo
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationONTELAUN 18 KV STM
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataONTELAUN 18 KV STM
Nameplate Capacity228 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity187 MW
Winter Capacity223.3 MW
Minimum Load95 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2002
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Ontelaunee Energy Center Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressGeneratorOwnership
Ontelaunee Power Operating Company LLC5115 Pottsville Pike, Reading, PA 19605Generator CTG1100.00%
Ontelaunee Power Operating Company LLC5115 Pottsville Pike, Reading, PA 19605Generator CTG2100.00%
Ontelaunee Power Operating Company LLC5115 Pottsville Pike, Reading, PA 19605Generator STG100.00%

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