Orca
103 Orca Road, Cordova, AK 99574Plant Summary Information
Orca is ranked #14 out of 86 distillate fuel oil power plants in Alaska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Orca is comprised of 5 generators and generated 1.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Orca |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Cordova Electric Coop, Inc |
| Location | Chugach Census Area, AK |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1984 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 6.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 104.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,182 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #146 out of 1,262 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #60 out of 130 Alaska Power Plants | |
| Ranked #14 out of 86 Alaska Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Orca
Orca Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Orca (789) |
| Plant Address | 103 Orca Road, Cordova, AK 99574 |
| Utility | Cordova Electric Coop, Inc (40215) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 60.55589, -145.75298 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1984 |
| Annual Generation | 6.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Cordova Electric Coop, Inc (40215) AK |
| Grid Voltage | 13.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating October 1984
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1984 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating October 1984
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1984 |
| Planned Retirement | June 2024 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 5 Details OA March 2000
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | OA |
| First Operation Date | March 2000 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 7 Details Operating July 2009
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 6A Details Operating June 2023
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2023 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Orca Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Allison Creek Hydro | Valdez, AK | 21.0 GWh | 41.7 mi |
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| Valdez | Valdez, AK | 8.7 GWh | 44.7 mi |
| Valdez Cogen | Valdez, AK | 24.0 GWh | 40.2 mi |