American Crystal Sugar Moorhead

2500 North 11th, Moorhead, MN 56560

Plant Summary Information

American Crystal Sugar Moorhead is ranked #6 out of 10 coal plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

American Crystal Sugar Moorhead is comprised of 2 generators and generated 9.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant Name	American Crystal Sugar Moorhead
Utility Name	American Crystal Sugar Co
Location	Clay County, MN
Initial Operation Date	September 1948
Last Update	Dec 2024
Annual Generation	39.6 GWh
Annual Consumption	1.9 M MMBtu
Ranked #4,268 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #120 out of 128 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #91 out of 756 Minnesota Power Plants
Ranked #6 out of 10 Minnesota Subbituminous Coal Power Plants
Fuel Types	Subbituminous Coal

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Monthly Net Generation for American Crystal Sugar Moorhead

American Crystal Sugar Moorhead Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	American Crystal Sugar Moorhead (54211)
Plant Address	2500 North 11th, Moorhead, MN 56560
Utility	American Crystal Sugar Co (491)
Latitude, Longitude	46.9026, -96.76112
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2002 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation Date	September 1948
Annual Generation	39.6 GWh
Fuel Types	Subbituminous Coal

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	MRO
Balancing Authority	Southwest Power Pool (SWPP)
NAICS Code	Food Manufacturing (311)
Sector	Industrial CHP (7)
Water Source	sugarbeet water reclaimed
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	City of Moorhead - (MN) (12894) MN
Grid Voltage	12.50 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Generator G1 Details Operating September 1948

Technology	Conventional Steam Coal
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	3 MW
Winter Capacity	3 MW
Minimum Load	0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 1948
Combined Heat & Power	Yes

Sector Name	Industrial CHP (7)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Subbituminous Coal
Startup Source	Subbituminous Coal
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	OVER
Fluidized Bed Technology	Yes
Subcritical Technology	Yes
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator G2 Details Operating September 1961

Technology	Conventional Steam Coal
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2 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	September 1961
Combined Heat & Power	Yes

Sector Name	Industrial CHP (7)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Subbituminous Coal
Startup Source	Subbituminous Coal
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	OVER
Fluidized Bed Technology	Yes
Subcritical Technology	Yes
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

American Crystal Sugar Moorhead Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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