George M Sullivan Generation Plant 2
8700 Starview Drive, Anchorage, AK 99504Plant Summary Information
George M Sullivan Generation Plant 2 is ranked #1 out of 125 power plants in Alaska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
George M Sullivan Generation Plant 2 is comprised of 5 generators and generated 426.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | George M Sullivan Generation Plant 2 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Chugach Electric Assn Inc |
| Location | Anchorage Municipality, AK |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1975 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.8 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 14.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #541 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #341 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1 out of 125 Alaska Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 13 Alaska Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
Anchorage Municipal Light and Power (2013 to 2019) Chugach Electric Assn Inc (2020 to 2025) |
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George M Sullivan Generation Plant 2 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | George M Sullivan Generation Plant 2 (6559) |
| Plant Address | 8700 Starview Drive, Anchorage, AK 99504 |
| Utility | Chugach Electric Assn Inc (3522) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 61.22971, -149.71674 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1975 |
| Annual Generation | 1.8 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 | |
| Balancing Authority | () |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Chugach Electric Assn Inc (3522) AK |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | ENSTAR NAT GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 7 Details Operating June 1979
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 102.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 102.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 81.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1979 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 74.4 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 81.8 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 74.4 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 81.8 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
Generator GT8 Details Standby December 1984
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 92.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 77.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 86.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1984 |
| 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 |
Generator 10 Details Operating February 2017
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC2 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 60.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 50 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 50 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 2017 |
| 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 |
Generator 11 Details Operating February 2017
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC2 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 30.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 29 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 29 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 2017 |
| 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 |
Generator 9 Details Standby February 2017
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC2 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 60.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 50 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 50 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
|---|---|
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | February 2017 |
| 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 |
George M Sullivan Generation Plant 2 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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