Fore River Generating Station
9 Bridge Street, North Weymouth, MA 2191Plant Summary Information
Fore River Generating Station is ranked #3 out of 583 power plants in Massachusetts in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Fore River Generating Station is comprised of 3 generators and generated 870.9 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.
Plant Name | Fore River Generating Station |
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Utility Name | Calpine Fore River Energy Center, LLC |
Location | Norfolk County, MA |
Initial Operation Date | August 2003 |
Last Update | Feb 2024 |
Annual Generation | 2.6 TWh |
Annual Consumption | 19.0 M MMBtu |
Ranked #467 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #284 out of 2,284 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #3 out of 583 Massachusetts Power Plants | |
Ranked #3 out of 48 Massachusetts Natural Gas Power Plants | |
Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.8% |
Previous Operator |
Constellation Mystic Power LLC (2013 to 2013) Calpine Fore River Energy Center, LLC (2014 to 2022) |
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Fore River Generating Station Details
Summary Information | |
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Plant Name | Fore River Generating Station (55317) |
Plant Address | 9 Bridge Street North Weymouth, MA 2191 |
Utility | Calpine Fore River Energy Center, LLC (59368) |
Latitude, Longitude | 42.2422, -70.9661 |
Generation Dates on File | Apr 2003 to Feb 2024 |
Initial Operation Date | August 2003 |
Annual Generation | 2.6 TWh |
Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.8% |
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 98-46-000 |
Regulatory Information | |
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Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
NERC Region | NPCC |
Balancing Authority | ISO New England Inc. (ISNE) |
NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
Water Source | Air Cooled Condensor |
Ash Impoundment | No |
Transmission / Distribution Owner | NSTAR Electric Company (54913) MA |
Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
Energy Storage | No |
Natural Gas Information | |
Pipeline Name | ALGONQUIN GAS TRANSMISSION COMPANY |
Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GT11 Details Operating August 2003
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
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Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
Unit Code | G942 |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | UN EDGAR 18 DED1A |
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | UN EDGAR 18 DED1A |
Nameplate Capacity | 278.6 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
Summer Capacity | 228.8 MW |
Winter Capacity | 265.7 MW |
Minimum Load | 140 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | August 2003 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
Startup Source | Natural Gas |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
Multiple Fuels | Yes |
Cofire Fuels | No |
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
Multifuel Details | |
Switch When Operating | Yes |
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Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 228.8 MW |
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 265.7 MW |
Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 230 MW |
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator GT12 Details Operating August 2003
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
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Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
Unit Code | G942 |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | UN EDGAR DED1B |
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | UN EDGAR 18 DED1B |
Nameplate Capacity | 278.6 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
Summer Capacity | 228.1 MW |
Winter Capacity | 264.9 MW |
Minimum Load | 140 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | August 2003 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
Startup Source | Natural Gas |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
Multiple Fuels | Yes |
Cofire Fuels | No |
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
Multifuel Details | |
Switch When Operating | Yes |
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Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 228.1 MW |
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 264.9 MW |
Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 230 MW |
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator ST15 Details Operating August 2003
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
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Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
Unit Code | G942 |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Duct Burners | Yes |
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | UN EDGAR 18 DED1A |
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | UN EDGAR 18 DED1A |
Nameplate Capacity | 315 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
Summer Capacity | 269.1 MW |
Winter Capacity | 312.4 MW |
Minimum Load | 75 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | August 2003 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
Startup Source | Natural Gas |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
Multiple Fuels | Yes |
Cofire Fuels | No |
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
Multifuel Details | |
Switch When Operating | Yes |
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Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 269.1 MW |
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 312.4 MW |
Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 250 MW |
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Fore River Generating Station Plant Owners
Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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