JM Shafer Generating Station
6811 Weld County Road 31, Ft. Lupton, CO 80621Plant Summary Information
JM Shafer Generating Station is ranked #15 out of 268 power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
JM Shafer Generating Station is comprised of 7 generators and generated 186.9 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2024 to February 2025.
| Plant Name | JM Shafer Generating Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Tri-State G & T Assn, Inc |
| Location | Weld County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1994 |
| Last Update | Feb 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 958.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 9.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #758 out of 11,993 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #445 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #15 out of 268 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 34 Colorado Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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JM Shafer Generating Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | JM Shafer Generating Station (50707) |
| Plant Address | 6811 Weld County Road 31, Ft. Lupton, CO 80621 |
| Utility | Tri-State G & T Assn, Inc (30151) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.0986, -104.7736 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Feb 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1994 |
| Annual Generation | 958.2 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 | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Co of Colorado (15466) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | COLORADO INTERSTATE GAS COMPANY LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator LMA Details Operating June 1994
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | J272 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 58.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 272 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 272 MW |
| Minimum Load | 12 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1994 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator LMB Details Operating June 1994
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | J272 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 58.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Minimum Load | 12 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1994 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator STA Details Operating June 1994
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | J272 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 52.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Minimum Load | 5.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1994 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator STB Details Operating June 1994
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | J272 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 52.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Minimum Load | 5.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1994 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator LMC Details Operating July 1994
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | J272 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 58.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Minimum Load | 12 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1994 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator LMD Details Operating July 1994
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | J272 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 58.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Minimum Load | 12 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1994 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator LME Details Operating July 1994
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | J272 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 58.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Minimum Load | 12 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1994 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
JM Shafer Generating Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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