Barrow
1295 Agvik Street, Barrow, AK 99723Plant Summary Information
Barrow is ranked #21 out of 127 power plants in Alaska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Barrow is comprised of 5 generators and generated 10.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Barrow |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Barrow Utils & Elec Coop, Inc |
| Location | North Slope Borough, AK |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1977 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 45.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 845.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,121 out of 12,299 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,113 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #21 out of 127 Alaska Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 13 Alaska Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Barrow
Barrow Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Barrow (7173) |
| Plant Address | 1295 Agvik Street, Barrow, AK 99723 |
| Utility | Barrow Utils & Elec Coop, Inc (1276) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 71.292, -156.7786 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1977 |
| Annual Generation | 45.9 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| 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 | NA |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Barrow Utils & Elec Coop, Inc (1276) AK |
| Grid Voltage | 4.16 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
| Pipeline Notes | The LDC is North Slope Burough/Tikigaq-Conam. |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 6 Details Operating February 1977
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1977 |
| 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 | 2.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 3 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 2.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 3 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 7 Details Operating December 1980
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1980 |
| 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 | 2.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 3 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 2.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 3 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 8 Details Operating October 1982
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1982 |
| 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 | 2.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 3 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 2.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 3 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 11 Details Operating November 1996
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1996 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| 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 |
Generator 12 Details Operating June 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2001 |
| 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 | 5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 5.3 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 5.3 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Barrow Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Slope Borough Power & Light | P O Box 69, Utqiagvik, AK 99723 | Generator 10 | 100.00% |
| North Slope Borough Power & Light | P O Box 69, Utqiagvik, AK 99723 | Generator 6 | 100.00% |
| North Slope Borough Power & Light | P O Box 69, Utqiagvik, AK 99723 | Generator 7 | 100.00% |
| North Slope Borough Power & Light | P O Box 69, Utqiagvik, AK 99723 | Generator 8 | 100.00% |
| North Slope Borough Power & Light | P O Box 69, Utqiagvik, AK 99723 | Generator 9 | 100.00% |
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