Hank Nikkels Plant 1

821 E. 1st Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501

Plant 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 NameHank Nikkels Plant 1
Utility NameChugach Electric Assn Inc
LocationAnchorage Municipality, AK
Initial Operation DateMarch 1962
Last Update Dec 2025
Annual Generation 10.3 GWh
Annual Consumption 197.5 k MMBtu
Ranked #6,192 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,552 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #53 out of 125 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)

Map of Hank Nikkels Plant 1

Full Screen Map

Register Now for Comprehensive Access

Subscribe now to access all power plant data, utility information, FERC EQR data, and more for Hank Nikkels Plant 1.

Create Your Account Today

Monthly Net Generation for Hank Nikkels Plant 1

Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Hank Nikkels Plant 1

Hank Nikkels Plant 1 Details

Summary Information
Plant NameHank Nikkels Plant 1 (75)
Plant Address821 E. 1st Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
UtilityChugach Electric Assn Inc (3522)
Latitude, Longitude61.2221, -149.8661
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation DateMarch 1962
Annual Generation 10.3 GWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusRegulated
NERC Region
Balancing Authority ()
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerChugach Electric Assn Inc (3522) AK
Grid Voltage 115.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)ENSTAR NAT GAS
Natural Gas StorageNo

Generator 4 Details Out of Service March 1972

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity27 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity31.1 MW
Winter Capacity33.2 MW
Minimum Load5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOut of Service
First Operation DateMarch 1972
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsYes
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasYes
Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy SourceNG / DFO
Switch When OperatingYes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas31 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas33.2 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil31 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil33.2 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas1H
Factors That Limit SwitchingYes
Storage LimitsYes

Generator 3R Details Operating August 2007

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity48.9 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity29.3 MW
Winter Capacity32.9 MW
Minimum Load3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateAugust 2007
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo

Generator P1 BS Details Operating February 2012

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity2 MW
Winter Capacity2 MW
Minimum Load0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateFebruary 2012
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo

Hank Nikkels Plant 1 Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressGeneratorOwnership
We couldn't locate any owners for this plant

Power Plants with Similar Net Generation

Power plants with a similar annual net generation from Natural Gas.

RankPlant NamePlant LocationAnnual Generation
#1542Red Hills Generating FacilityAckerman, MS2.1 TWh
#1543Foxwoods CoGenMashantucket, CT10.8 GWh
#1544Plant No 2 Orange CountyHuntington Beach, CA46.9 GWh
#1545Simplot PhosphatesRock Springs, WY100.1 GWh
#1546East 12th StreetWinfield, KS10.5 GWh
#1547Red BluffRed Bluff, CA10.5 GWh
#1548Life Technologies - FremontFremont, CA10.4 GWh
#1549Long Beach GenerationLong Beach, CA10.3 GWh
#1550Virginia Tech Power PlantBlacksburg, VA10.5 GWh
#1551Newman (PA)Philadelphia, PA10.3 GWh
#1553TinkerOklahoma City, OK10.2 GWh
#1554Connecticut CollegeNew London, CT10.1 GWh
#1555AGT001 Centerville Fuel CellWilmington, DE10.1 GWh
#1556UB Fuel CellBridgeport, CT10.1 GWh
#1557Burrstone Energy CenterNew Hartford, NY10.0 GWh
#1558City of Tulare Water FacilityTulare, CA16.3 GWh
#1559MER QueensElmhurst, NY9.9 GWh
#1560Billerud Quinnesec MillNorway, MI318.3 GWh
#1561Plains EndArvada, CO9.9 GWh
#1562Covanta Fairfax EnergyLorton, VA644.0 GWh

Nearby Power Plants

Below are closest 15 power plants surrounding Hank Nikkels Plant 1.

Plant NamePlant LocationAnnual GenerationDistance
Bernice LakeNikiski, AK211.0 MWh62.7 mi
Bradley LakeHomer, AK414.7 GWh106.2 mi
Cooper LakeCooper Landing, AK52.5 GWh57.7 mi
Eklutna Generation StationChugiak, AK310.9 GWh23.6 mi
Eklutna Hydro ProjectPalmer, AK157.6 GWh29.5 mi
Fire Island WindAnchorage, AK49.8 GWh14.1 mi
George M Sullivan Generation Plant 2Anchorage, AK1.8 TWh5 mi
Houston SolarHouston, AK7.1 GWh25.5 mi
JBER Landfill Gas Power PlantAnchorage, AK42.8 GWh9.6 mi
Nikiski Combined CycleNikiski, AK445.0 GWh63.2 mi
SeldoviaSeldovia, AK214.0 MWh138.4 mi
Seward (AK)Seward, AK671.0 MWh76.8 mi
SoldotnaSoldotna, AK20.0 GWh62.8 mi
Southcentral Power ProjectAnchorage, AK1.1 TWh4 mi
Tesoro Kenai Cogeneration PlantKenai, AK39.7 GWh63.3 mi