Valdez
527 West Egan, Valdez, AK 99686Plant Summary Information
Valdez is ranked #11 out of 86 distillate fuel oil power plants in Alaska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Valdez is comprised of 5 generators and generated 2.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Valdez |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Copper Valley Elec Assn, Inc |
| Location | Chugach Census Area, AK |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1967 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 8.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 101.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,350 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #117 out of 1,262 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #54 out of 130 Alaska Power Plants | |
| Ranked #11 out of 86 Alaska Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Valdez
Valdez Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Valdez (6306) |
| Plant Address | 527 West Egan, Valdez, AK 99686 |
| Utility | Copper Valley Elec Assn, Inc (4329) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 61.1303, -146.3647 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1967 |
| Annual Generation | 8.7 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 | 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 | 138.00 kV / 14.40 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating October 1972
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1972 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| 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 6 Details Operating August 1974
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1974 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| 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 5 Details Operating June 1975
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1975 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| 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 11 Details Operating June 2017
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2017 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 12 Details Operating June 2017
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2017 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Valdez Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | 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.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allison Creek Hydro | Valdez, AK | 21.0 GWh | 3.2 mi |
| Glennallen | Glennallen, AK | 5.7 GWh | 73 mi |
| Humpback Creek | Cordova, AK | 3.0 GWh | 42.5 mi |
| Orca | Cordova, AK | 6.3 GWh | 44.7 mi |
| Power Creek | Cordova, AK | 19.2 GWh | 45.3 mi |
| Solomon Gulch | Valdez, AK | 33.9 GWh | 3.9 mi |
| Valdez Cogen | Valdez, AK | 24.0 GWh | 4.9 mi |