Wells IC
101 lst St. SE, Wells, MN 56097Plant Summary Information
Wells IC is ranked #47 out of 52 natural gas power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Wells IC is comprised of 5 generators and generated 30.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Wells IC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Wells - (MN) |
| Location | Faribault County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1950 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 128.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,368 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2,156 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #693 out of 736 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #47 out of 52 Minnesota Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 62.7% Distillate Fuel Oil : 37.3% |
Map of Wells IC
Full Screen MapRegister Now for Comprehensive Access
Subscribe now to access all power plant data, utility information, FERC EQR data, and more for Wells IC.
Monthly Net Generation for Wells IC
Wells IC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Wells IC (2020) |
| Plant Address | 101 lst St. SE, Wells, MN 56097 |
| Utility | City of Wells - (MN) (29295) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.74453, -93.72413 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1950 |
| Annual Generation | 128.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 62.7% Distillate Fuel Oil : 37.3% |
| 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 | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Wells - (MN) (29295) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 4.16 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | MINNESOTA ENERGY RESOURCES |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating March 1953
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1953 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 1.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 1.3 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 1.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 1.3 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating April 1957
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1957 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 1.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 1.3 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 1.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 1.3 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating May 1966
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1966 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 2.1 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 2.1 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 2.1 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 2.1 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating January 1975
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1975 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 2.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 2.3 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 2.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 2.3 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 6 Details Operating May 2022
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2022 |
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Wells IC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
Power Plants with Similar Net Generation
Power plants with a similar annual net generation from Natural Gas.
| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #2146 | Whitemarsh Central Utility Plant | Lafayette Hill, PA | 97.0 MWh |
| #2147 | HEB00776 | Katy, TX | 96.0 MWh |
| #2148 | GenConn Devon LLC | Milford, CT | 2.3 GWh |
| #2149 | WAL3226 | Katy, TX | 93.0 MWh |
| #2150 | Regional Wastewater Control Facility | Stockton, CA | 4.1 GWh |
| #2151 | L L Wilkins | Clarksdale, MS | 90.0 MWh |
| #2152 | Meade | Meade, KS | 105.0 MWh |
| #2153 | CCSU Co-Gen-STBY Gen | New Britain, CT | 88.2 MWh |
| #2154 | University of Arizona - Biosphere 2 | Oracle, AZ | 118.0 MWh |
| #2155 | Ampersand Chowchilla Biomass LLC | Chowchilla, CA | 49.1 GWh |
| #2157 | Beloit Memorial Hospital Power Plant | Beloit, WI | 117.6 MWh |
| #2158 | Sterling | Sterling, KS | 157.0 MWh |
| #2159 | Triton East and West Cogen | River Grove, IL | 76.0 MWh |
| #2160 | Minneapolis City of | Minneapolis, KS | 84.0 MWh |
| #2161 | Des Moines Wastewater Reclamation Fac | Des Moines, IA | 72.5 MWh |
| #2162 | Moline | Moline, IL | 21.5 GWh |
| #2163 | Riley Generating Station | Zeeland, MI | 70.0 MWh |
| #2164 | WAL1455 | Fort Worth, TX | 69.0 MWh |
| #2165 | Alliant SBG 9802 Toyota | Cedar Rapids, IA | 66.6 MWh |
| #2166 | Wichita Plant | Wichita, KS | 66.0 MWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Wells IC.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altair Community Solar Garden | New Richmond, MN | 1.9 GWh | 17.2 mi |
| Bent Tree Wind Farm Phase 1 | Hartland, MN | 341.6 GWh | 13.7 mi |
| Blue Breezes II LLC | Blue Earth, MN | 418.0 MWh | 22.4 mi |
| Blue Breezes LLC | Blue Earth, MN | 418.0 MWh | 22.3 mi |
| Blue Earth | Blue Earth, MN | 31.0 MWh | 20.3 mi |
| Bolduan CSG | New Richland, MN | 1.7 GWh | 16.2 mi |
| Buffalo Garden | Waseca, MN | 1.8 GWh | 21 mi |
| CF Novel Solar CSG Gardens Two, LLC | Minnesota Lake, MN | 3.2 GWh | 9 mi |
| Clear Garden CSG | Waseca, MN | 1.7 GWh | 23.1 mi |
| Goose Lake MN DPC-GM | Albert Lea, MN | 2.8 GWh | 22.1 mi |
| Mapleton Community Solar | Mapleton, MN | 5.1 GWh | 17.2 mi |
| Novel - OYA of Mapleton CSG | Mapleton, MN | 5.7 GWh | 17.4 mi |
| Novel David Solar LLC CSG | Waseca, MN | 2.2 GWh | 20.9 mi |
| Novel Kanewischer Solar CSG | Waseca, MN | 1.9 GWh | 23.9 mi |
| REG Juhl Glenville Wind, LLC | Albert Lea, MN | 8.5 GWh | 23.8 mi |
| Schull CSG | Mapleton, MN | 2.3 GWh | 15.7 mi |
| Severson Garden | Waseca, MN | 1.8 GWh | 21 mi |
| Silver Lake Garden | Waseca, MN | 3.6 GWh | 21.5 mi |
| USS All In Solar LLC CSG | Hartland, MN | 2.2 GWh | 17.9 mi |
| USS Solar Way LLC CSG | Hartland, MN | 2.1 GWh | 15.5 mi |