Portland (PA)
5027 River Road, Mt. Bethel, PA 18351Plant Summary Information
Portland (PA) is ranked #6 out of 57 distillate fuel oil power plants in Pennsylvania in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Portland (PA) is comprised of 3 generators and generated 2.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Portland (PA) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Portland Power, LLC |
| Location | Northampton County, PA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1958 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 7.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 99.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,852 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #177 out of 1,267 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #160 out of 224 Pennsylvania Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 57 Pennsylvania Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Previous Operators |
NRG REMA LLC (2013 to 2017) GenOn REMA, LLC (2018 to 2018) Portland Power, LLC (2019 to 2022) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Portland (PA)
Portland (PA) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Portland (PA) (3113) |
| Plant Address | 5027 River Road Mt. Bethel, PA 18351 |
| Utility | Portland Power, LLC (63039) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.91021, -75.0794 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1958 |
| Annual Generation | 7.0 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 00-248-000, 01-211-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Delaware River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Metropolitan Edison Co (12390) PA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | UGI PENN NATURAL GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating December 1967
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 50750 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | PORTLAND 13 KV CT 3 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 16 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 15 MW |
| Minimum Load | 13 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1967 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 15 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 15 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 15 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 15 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating May 1971
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 50751 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | PORTLAND 13 KV CT 4 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 20 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 21 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20 MW |
| Minimum Load | 17 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1971 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 20 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 20 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 20 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 20 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating April 1997
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 50749 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | PORTLAND 13 KV CT 5 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 156 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 140.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 155 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1997 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy 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 |
Portland (PA) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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