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Southcentral Power Project

5601 Electron Dr., Anchorage, AK 99519

Plant Summary Information

Southcentral Power Project is ranked #2 out of 130 power plants in Alaska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Southcentral Power Project is comprised of 4 generators and generated 223.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant NameSouthcentral Power Project
Utility NameChugach Electric Assn Inc
LocationAnchorage Municipality, AK
Initial Operation DateJanuary 2013
Last Update Dec 2023
Annual Generation 905.3 GWh
Annual Consumption 8.7 M MMBtu
Ranked #790 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #459 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #2 out of 130 Alaska Power Plants
Ranked #2 out of 13 Alaska Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas

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Monthly Net Generation for Southcentral Power Project

Southcentral Power Project Details

Summary Information
Plant NameSouthcentral Power Project (57036)
Plant Address5601 Electron Dr., Anchorage, AK 99519
UtilityChugach Electric Assn Inc (3522)
Latitude, Longitude61.16742, -149.9053
Generation Dates on FileJan 2013 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation DateJanuary 2013
Annual Generation 905.3 GWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusRegulated
NERC Region
Balancing Authority ()
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water SourceAWWU
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerChugach Electric Assn Inc (3522) AK
Grid Voltage 138.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name ALASKA PIPELINE COMPANY
Natural Gas StorageNo

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Generator 1 Details Operating January 2013

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeCC10
OwnershipJointly Owned
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorYes
Nameplate Capacity48.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity39.8 MW
Winter Capacity48.8 MW
Minimum Load5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJanuary 2013
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 2 Details Operating January 2013

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeCC10
OwnershipJointly Owned
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorYes
Nameplate Capacity48.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity39.8 MW
Winter Capacity48.8 MW
Minimum Load5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJanuary 2013
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 3 Details Operating January 2013

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeCC10
OwnershipJointly Owned
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorYes
Nameplate Capacity48.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity39.8 MW
Winter Capacity48.8 MW
Minimum Load5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJanuary 2013
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 4 Details Operating January 2013

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Steam Part
Unit CodeCC10
OwnershipJointly Owned
Duct BurnersYes
Nameplate Capacity57.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity50.3 MW
Winter Capacity57 MW
Minimum Load5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJanuary 2013
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo

Southcentral Power Project Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressGeneratorOwnership
Anchorage Municipal Light and Power1200 East First Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501Generator 130.00%
Chugach Electric Assn Inc5601 Electron Drive, Anchorage, AK 99519Generator 170.00%
Anchorage Municipal Light and Power1200 East First Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501Generator 230.00%
Chugach Electric Assn Inc5601 Electron Drive, Anchorage, AK 99519Generator 270.00%
Anchorage Municipal Light and Power1200 East First Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501Generator 330.00%
Chugach Electric Assn Inc5601 Electron Drive, Anchorage, AK 99519Generator 370.00%
Anchorage Municipal Light and Power1200 East First Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501Generator 430.00%
Chugach Electric Assn Inc5601 Electron Drive, Anchorage, AK 99519Generator 470.00%

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