Bluestem
135503 E 310 Road, Beaver, OK 73932Plant Summary Information
Bluestem is ranked #32 out of 132 power plants in Oklahoma in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Bluestem generated 216.2 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2025 to May 2025.
| Plant Name | Bluestem |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Bluestem Wind Energy, LLC |
| Location | Beaver County, OK |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Last Update | May 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 787.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #901 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #154 out of 1,355 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #32 out of 132 Oklahoma Power Plants | |
| Ranked #17 out of 68 Oklahoma Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Bluestem
Bluestem Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Bluestem (60256) |
| Plant Address | 135503 E 310 Road, Beaver, OK 73932 |
| Utility | Bluestem Wind Energy, LLC (60044) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.55215, -100.58756 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2016 to May 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Annual Generation | 787.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 17-15-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co (14063) OK |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 2016
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | OKGEBADGER7UNBLUESTEM_WIND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | OKGEBADGER7UNBLUESTEM_WIND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 198 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 198 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 198 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 60 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 60 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V117-3.3 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19.4 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 300.2 |
Bluestem Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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