Tuscarora Geothermal Power Plant
Spanish Ranch Road, Tuscarora, NV 89834Plant Summary Information
Tuscarora Geothermal Power Plant is ranked #31 out of 63 geothermal power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Tuscarora Geothermal Power Plant is comprised of 2 generators and generated 34.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Tuscarora Geothermal Power Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Ormat Nevada Inc |
| Location | Elko County, NV |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2012 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 125.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 475.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,899 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #31 out of 63 Geothermal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #51 out of 109 Nevada Power Plants | |
| Ranked #8 out of 26 Nevada Geothermal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Geothermal |
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Tuscarora Geothermal Power Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Tuscarora Geothermal Power Plant (57451) |
| Plant Address | Spanish Ranch Road, Tuscarora, NV 89834 |
| Utility | Ormat Nevada Inc (34691) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.4828, -116.1511 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2012 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2012 |
| Annual Generation | 125.8 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Geothermal |
| 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Nevada Power Company (NEVP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Nevada Power Co (13407) NV |
| Grid Voltage | 120.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator G9200 Details Operating January 2012
| Technology | Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Turbines Used in a Binary Cycle |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 10.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16 MW |
| Minimum Load | 9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Geothermal |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator G9250 Details Operating January 2012
| Technology | Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Turbines Used in a Binary Cycle |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 10.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16 MW |
| Minimum Load | 9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Geothermal |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Tuscarora Geothermal Power Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | Vulcan-BN Geothermal Power Company | Calipatria, CA | 259.4 GWh |
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| #24 | Blundell | Milford, UT | 248.2 GWh |
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| #27 | NGP Blue Mountain I LLC | Winnemucca, NV | 193.9 GWh |
| #28 | Puna Geothermal Venture I | Pahoa, HI | 192.6 GWh |
| #29 | Neal Hot Springs Geothermal Project | Vale, OR | 176.0 GWh |
| #30 | Enel Cove Fort | Cove Fort, UT | 155.0 GWh |
| #32 | Don A Campbell 1 Geothermal | Gabbs, NV | 118.8 GWh |
| #33 | Patua Acquisition Project, LLC | Hazen, NV | 137.1 GWh |
| #34 | Soda Lake 3 | Fallon, NV | 110.8 GWh |
| #35 | Richard Burdette Geothermal | Reno, NV | 110.1 GWh |
| #36 | Mammoth G3 | Mammoth Lakes, CA | 104.0 GWh |
| #37 | Ormesa I | Holtville, CA | 101.7 GWh |
| #38 | Don A Campbell 2 Geothermal | Luning, NV | 99.5 GWh |
| #39 | Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 2 | Calipatria, CA | 98.5 GWh |
| #40 | Beowawe | Beowawe, NV | 97.4 GWh |
| #41 | Ormesa II | Holtville, CA | 95.0 GWh |
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