Hank Nikkels Plant 1
821 E. 1st Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501Plant Summary Information
Hank Nikkels Plant 1 is ranked #9 out of 13 natural gas power plants in Alaska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Hank Nikkels Plant 1 is comprised of 3 generators and generated 2.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Hank Nikkels Plant 1 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Chugach Electric Assn Inc |
| Location | Anchorage Municipality, AK |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1962 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 10.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 197.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,248 out of 13,285 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,553 out of 2,215 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #53 out of 127 Alaska Power Plants | |
| Ranked #9 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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Monthly Net Generation for Hank Nikkels Plant 1
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Hank Nikkels Plant 1 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Hank Nikkels Plant 1 (75) |
| Plant Address | 821 E. 1st Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501 |
| Utility | Chugach Electric Assn Inc (3522) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 61.2221, -149.8661 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1962 |
| Annual Generation | 10.3 GWh |
| 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 | |
| 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 4 Details Out of Service March 1972
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 27 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 31.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 33.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | March 1972 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 31 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 33.2 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 31 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 33.2 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 3R Details Operating August 2007
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 48.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 29.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 32.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2007 |
|---|---|
| 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 P1 BS Details Operating February 2012
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 2012 |
| 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 |
Hank Nikkels Plant 1 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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