Chena Power Plant
1206 First Ave., Fairbanks, AK 99701Plant Summary Information
Chena Power Plant is ranked #9 out of 127 power plants in Alaska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Chena Power Plant is comprised of 3 generators and generated 38.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
Plant Name | Chena Power Plant |
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Utility Name | Aurora Energy LLC |
Location | Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK |
Initial Operation Date | June 1952 |
Last Update | Dec 2023 |
Annual Generation | 143.4 GWh |
Annual Consumption | 2.9 M MMBtu |
Ranked #2,836 out of 12,299 Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #110 out of 129 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #9 out of 127 Alaska Power Plants | |
Ranked #1 out of 4 Alaska Subbituminous Coal Power Plants | |
Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal |
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Monthly Net Generation for Chena Power Plant
Chena Power Plant Details
Summary Information | |
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Plant Name | Chena Power Plant (79) |
Plant Address | 1206 First Ave., Fairbanks, AK 99701 |
Utility | Aurora Energy LLC (986) |
Latitude, Longitude | 64.84774, -147.73506 |
Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Dec 2023 |
Initial Operation Date | June 1952 |
Annual Generation | 143.4 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 | |
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Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
NERC Region | |
Balancing Authority | () |
NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
Sector | IPP CHP (3) |
Water Source | Chena River |
Ash Impoundment | No |
Transmission / Distribution Owner | Golden Valley Elec Assn Inc (7353) AK |
Grid Voltage | 12.50 kV |
Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1952
Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
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Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 5 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
Summer Capacity | 4.7 MW |
Winter Capacity | 4.3 MW |
Minimum Load | 1 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | June 1952 |
Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
Topping Or Bottoming | T |
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Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal |
Startup Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Distillate Fuel Oil |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
Stoker Technology | Yes |
Other Combustion Technology | No |
Subcritical Technology | Yes |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Cofire Fuels | No |
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 1952
Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
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Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 2.5 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
Minimum Load | 1 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | June 1952 |
Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
Topping Or Bottoming | T |
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Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal |
Startup Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Distillate Fuel Oil |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
Stoker Technology | Yes |
Other Combustion Technology | No |
Subcritical Technology | Yes |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Cofire Fuels | No |
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating June 1975
Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
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Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 20 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
Summer Capacity | 19 MW |
Winter Capacity | 18.8 MW |
Minimum Load | 8 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | June 1975 |
Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
Topping Or Bottoming | T |
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Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal |
Startup Source | Agricultural By-Products / Distillate Fuel Oil |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
Stoker Technology | Yes |
Subcritical Technology | Yes |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Cofire Fuels | No |
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Chena Power Plant Plant Owners
Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
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North Pole | North Pole, AK | 526.5 GWh | 13.8 mi |
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Utility Plants Section | Fort Wainwright, AK | 66.4 GWh | 3 mi |