Elk Station
1454 CR 315, Abernathy, TX 79311Plant Summary Information
Elk Station is ranked #72 out of 314 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Elk Station is comprised of 3 generators and generated 281.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Elk Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc |
| Location | Hale County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2015 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 1.3 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 13.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #652 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #401 out of 2,246 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #96 out of 816 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #72 out of 314 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Elk Station
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Elk Station
Elk Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Elk Station (58835) |
| Plant Address | 1454 CR 315, Abernathy, TX 79311 |
| Utility | Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc (7349) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.865, -101.84333 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2015 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 1.3 TWh |
| 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 | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southwestern Public Service Co (17718) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | NORTHERN NATURAL GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator ELK1 Details Operating June 2015
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 199.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 195.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 202 MW |
| Minimum Load | 85 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2015 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator ELK2 Details Operating May 2016
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 199.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 196.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 202 MW |
| Minimum Load | 85 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2016 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator ELK3 Details Operating May 2016
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 199.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 190.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 202 MW |
| Minimum Load | 85 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2016 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Elk Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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