Colby City of

120 N. Sterling, Colby, KS 67701

Plant Summary Information

Colby City of is ranked #12 out of 64 distillate fuel oil power plants in Kansas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Colby City of is comprised of 6 generators and generated 189.6 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2021 to December 2021.

Plant Name	Colby City of
Utility Name	City of Colby - (KS)
Location	Thomas County, KS
Initial Operation Date	May 1958
Last Update	Dec 2021
Annual Generation	534.4 MWh
Annual Consumption	10.3 k MMBtu
Ranked #10,648 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #618 out of 1,329 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #111 out of 151 Kansas Power Plants
Ranked #12 out of 64 Kansas Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants
Fuel Types	Distillate Fuel Oil : 92.3% Natural Gas : 7.7%

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Colby City of Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Colby City of (1272)
Plant Address	120 N. Sterling Colby, KS 67701
Utility	City of Colby - (KS) (3913)
Latitude, Longitude	39.39441, -101.05837
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2021
Initial Operation Date	May 1958
Annual Generation	534.4 MWh
Fuel Types	Distillate Fuel Oil : 92.3% Natural Gas : 7.7%

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	MRO
Balancing Authority	Southwest Power Pool (SWPP)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Wells
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Midwest Energy Inc (12524) KS
Grid Voltage	34.50 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)	MIDWEST ENERGY INC
Natural Gas Storage	No
Liquefied Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2022 EIA 860 Report

Generator 5 Details Operating May 1958

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	1 MW
Winter Capacity	1 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	May 1958
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	Yes

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	DFO / NG
Switch When Operating	Yes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	1 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	1 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	1 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	1 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	1H
Factors That Limit Switching	No

Generator 4 Details Operating August 1958

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	1.2 MW
Winter Capacity	1.2 MW
Minimum Load	1.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	August 1958
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	Yes

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	DFO / NG
Switch When Operating	Yes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	1.2 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	1.2 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	1.2 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	1.2 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	1H
Factors That Limit Switching	No

Generator 8 Details Operating March 1965

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2.5 MW
Winter Capacity	2.5 MW
Minimum Load	2.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	March 1965
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	Yes

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	DFO / NG
Switch When Operating	Yes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	2.5 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	2.5 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	2.5 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	2.5 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	1H
Factors That Limit Switching	No

Generator 6 Details OA October 1971

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	4.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	3.5 MW
Winter Capacity	3.5 MW
Minimum Load	3.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	OA

First Operation Date	October 1971
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	Yes

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	DFO / NG
Switch When Operating	Yes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	3.5 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	3.5 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	3.5 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	3.5 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	1H
Factors That Limit Switching	No

Generator 7 Details Operating June 1971

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	4.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	3.5 MW
Winter Capacity	3.5 MW
Minimum Load	3.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	June 1971
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	Yes

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	DFO / NG
Switch When Operating	Yes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	3.5 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	3.5 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	3.5 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	3.5 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	1H
Factors That Limit Switching	No

Generator 9 Details Operating August 2019

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	3 MW
Winter Capacity	3 MW
Minimum Load	2.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	August 2019
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Colby City of Plant Owners

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

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