Hank Nikkels Plant 1

821 E. 1st Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501

Plant Summary Information

Hank Nikkels Plant 1 is ranked #27 out of 127 power plants in Alaska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Hank Nikkels Plant 1 is comprised of 3 generators and generated 9.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant Name	Hank Nikkels Plant 1
Utility Name	Chugach Electric Assn Inc
Location	Anchorage Municipality, AK
Initial Operation Date	March 1962
Last Update	Dec 2024
Annual Generation	41.2 GWh
Annual Consumption	592.6 k MMBtu
Ranked #4,314 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,156 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #27 out of 127 Alaska Power Plants
Ranked #8 out of 13 Alaska Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 99.3% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.7%
Previous Operator	Anchorage Municipal Light and Power (2013 to 2019) Chugach Electric Assn Inc (2020 to 2024)

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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 2024
Initial Operation Date	March 1962
Annual Generation	41.2 GWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 99.3% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.7%

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

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

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

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

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

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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