Kennecott Power Plant
9200 West 3325 South, Magna, UT 84044Plant Summary Information
Kennecott Power Plant is ranked #17 out of 32 waste heat power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Kennecott Power Plant is comprised of 2 generators and generated 33.5 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.
| Plant Name | Kennecott Power Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Kennecott Utah Copper |
| Location | Salt Lake County, UT |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1943 |
| Last Update | Feb 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 75.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 452.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,413 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #17 out of 32 Waste Heat Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #40 out of 114 Utah Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 2 Utah Waste Heat Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Waste Heat : 74.7% Natural Gas : 25.3% |
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Kennecott Power Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Kennecott Power Plant (56163) |
| Plant Address | 9200 West 3325 South Magna, UT 84044 |
| Utility | Kennecott Utah Copper (49805) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.7119, -112.1225 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2004 to Feb 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1943 |
| Annual Generation | 75.4 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Waste Heat : 74.7% Natural Gas : 25.3% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | QF04-61-000, QF10-627-000 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | PacifiCorp - East (PACE) |
| NAICS Code | Primary Metal Manufacturing (331) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PacifiCorp (14354) UT |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | QUESTAR GAS COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator SM58 Details Operating January 1995
| Technology | All Other |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 31.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 31.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 31.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1995 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Energy Source | Waste Heat |
| Startup 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 RCHP Details OA December 2010
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | OA |
| First Operation Date | December 2010 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| 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 |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Kennecott Power Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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