Valdez Cogen
2.5 mile dayville road, Valdez, AK 99686Plant Summary Information
Valdez Cogen is ranked #5 out of 16 waste/other oil power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Valdez Cogen is comprised of 1 generator and generated 6.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Valdez Cogen |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Copper Valley Elec Assn, Inc |
| Location | Chugach Census Area, AK |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2000 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 24.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 363.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,831 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #5 out of 16 Waste/Other Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #37 out of 130 Alaska Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 2 Alaska Waste/Other Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Waste/Other Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Valdez Cogen
Valdez Cogen Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Valdez Cogen (7841) |
| Plant Address | 2.5 mile dayville road, Valdez, AK 99686 |
| Utility | Copper Valley Elec Assn, Inc (4329) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 61.0839, -146.2529 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2000 |
| Annual Generation | 24.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Waste/Other 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 | Copper Valley Elec Assn, Inc (4329) AK |
| Grid Voltage | 14.40 kV / 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating April 2000
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2000 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Waste/Other 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 |
Valdez Cogen Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 7 power plants surrounding Valdez Cogen.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allison Creek Hydro | Valdez, AK | 21.0 GWh | 3.4 mi |
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| Humpback Creek | Cordova, AK | 3.0 GWh | 37.8 mi |
| Orca | Cordova, AK | 6.3 GWh | 40.2 mi |
| Power Creek | Cordova, AK | 19.2 GWh | 40.6 mi |
| Solomon Gulch | Valdez, AK | 33.9 GWh | 1.7 mi |
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