PSEG Salem Generating Station
P O Box 236 End of Buttonwood, Hancocks Bridge, NJ 8038Plant Summary Information
PSEG Salem Generating Station is ranked #17 out of 11,852 power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
PSEG Salem Generating Station is comprised of 3 generators and generated 5.0 TWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.
| Plant Name | PSEG Salem Generating Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | PSEG Nuclear LLC |
| Location | Salem County, NJ |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1971 |
| Last Update | Sep 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 19.2 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 217.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #17 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #15 out of 54 Nuclear Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1 out of 378 New Jersey Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 2 New Jersey Nuclear Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Nuclear |
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Monthly Net Generation for PSEG Salem Generating Station
PSEG Salem Generating Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | PSEG Salem Generating Station (2410) |
| Plant Address | P O Box 236 End of Buttonwood, Hancocks Bridge, NJ 8038 |
| Utility | PSEG Nuclear LLC (15478) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.4625, -75.5358 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1971 |
| Annual Generation | 19.2 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Nuclear |
| 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 | 00-002-000 |
| 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 | Public Service Elec & Gas Co (15477) NJ |
| Grid Voltage | 500.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 3 Details Standby June 1971
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 50488 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SALEM 13 KV |
| Nameplate Capacity | 41.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 38.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 38.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 38 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | No |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1971 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1977
| Technology | Nuclear |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 50489 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SALEM 25 KV |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1170 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1145.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1145.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1145.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1977 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Nuclear |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating October 1981
| Technology | Nuclear |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 50490 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SALEM 25 KV |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1170 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1138.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1138.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1138.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1981 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Nuclear |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
PSEG Salem Generating Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSEG Nuclear LLC | 80 Park Plaza T-25, Newark, NJ 7102 | Generator 1 | 57.41% |
| Constellation Nuclear | 4300 Winfield Road, Warrenville, IL 60555 | Generator 1 | 42.59% |
| PSEG Nuclear LLC | 80 Park Plaza T-25, Newark, NJ 7102 | Generator 2 | 57.41% |
| Constellation Nuclear | 4300 Winfield Road, Warrenville, IL 60555 | Generator 2 | 42.59% |
| PSEG Nuclear LLC | 80 Park Plaza T-25, Newark, NJ 7102 | Generator 3 | 57.41% |
| Constellation Nuclear | 4300 Winfield Road, Warrenville, IL 60555 | Generator 3 | 42.59% |
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