Fairmont (MN)
7th & Lincoln Street, Fairmont, MN 56031Plant Summary Information
Fairmont (MN) is ranked #33 out of 53 natural gas power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Fairmont (MN) is comprised of 6 generators and generated 1.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Fairmont (MN) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Southern Minnesota Mun P Agny |
| Location | Martin County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1975 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 6.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 75.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,539 out of 12,327 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,699 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #246 out of 756 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #33 out of 53 Minnesota Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 97.6% Distillate Fuel Oil : 2.4% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Fairmont (MN)
Fairmont (MN) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Fairmont (MN) (1973) |
| Plant Address | 7th & Lincoln Street, Fairmont, MN 56031 |
| Utility | Southern Minnesota Mun P Agny (40580) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.6579, -94.4647 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1975 |
| Annual Generation | 6.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 97.6% Distillate Fuel Oil : 2.4% |
| 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 | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | George Lake |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Fairmont Public Utilities Comm (6151) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | MINNESOTA ENERGY RESOURCES |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 6 Details Operating January 1975
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ALTW.FAIR_DSL |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ALTW.FAIR_DSL |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1975 |
| 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 | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | DFO / NG |
|---|---|
Generator 7 Details Operating January 1975
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ALTW.FAIR_DSL |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ALTW.FAIR_DSL |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1975 |
| 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 | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | DFO / NG |
|---|---|
Generator 10 Details Operating March 2014
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ALTW.FAIR_SIG |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ALTW.FAIR_SIG |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2014 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 11 Details Operating March 2014
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ALTW.FAIR_SIG |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ALTW.FAIR_SIG |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2014 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 12 Details Operating March 2014
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ALTW.FAIR_SIG |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ALTW.FAIR_SIG |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2014 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 9 Details Operating March 2014
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ALTW.FAIR_SIG |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ALTW.FAIR_SIG |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2014 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Fairmont (MN) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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