Chester Operations
Front & Ave of The States, Chester, PA 19013Plant Summary Information
Chester Operations is ranked #34 out of 77 natural gas power plants in Pennsylvania in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Chester Operations is comprised of 4 generators and generated 38.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Chester Operations |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Kimberly-Clark Corp |
| Location | Delaware County, PA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1986 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 175.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,793 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #782 out of 2,218 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #66 out of 257 Pennsylvania Power Plants | |
| Ranked #34 out of 77 Pennsylvania Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Chester Operations
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Chester Operations Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Chester Operations (50410) |
| Plant Address | Front & Ave of The States, Chester, PA 19013 |
| Utility | Kimberly-Clark Corp (10273) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.84374, -75.3588 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1986 |
| Annual Generation | 175.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 86-557-000, 86-557-001 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | (322122) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Delaware River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PECO Energy Co (14940) PA |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | PECO ENERGY COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 6 Details Operating July 2020
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | 6000 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 17.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.92 |
| Summer Capacity | 14.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 6.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2020 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 6A Details Operating August 2020
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | 6000 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 17.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.92 |
| Summer Capacity | 14.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 6.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2020 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 7 Details Operating August 2020
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | 7000 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 17.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.92 |
| Summer Capacity | 14.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 6.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 2020 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator 7A Details Operating August 2020
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | 7000 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 17.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.92 |
| Summer Capacity | 14.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 6.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 2020 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Chester Operations Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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