Limon Generating Station
48303 State Road 71, Limon, CO 80828Plant Summary Information
Limon Generating Station is ranked #49 out of 281 power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Limon Generating Station is comprised of 2 generators and generated 75.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Limon Generating Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Tri-State G & T Assn, Inc |
| Location | Lincoln County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2002 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 216.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,342 out of 12,530 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #728 out of 2,241 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #49 out of 281 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #12 out of 34 Colorado Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 96.0% Distillate Fuel Oil : 4.0% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Limon Generating Station
Limon Generating Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Limon Generating Station (55504) |
| Plant Address | 48303 State Road 71, Limon, CO 80828 |
| Utility | Tri-State G & T Assn, Inc (30151) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.2038, -103.7005 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2002 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2002 |
| Annual Generation | 216.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 96.0% Distillate Fuel Oil : 4.0% |
| 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 | Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Tri-State G & T Assn, Inc (30151) |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | COLORADO INTERSTATE GAS COMPANY LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator L1 Details Operating February 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 77.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 67 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 75 MW |
| Minimum Load | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2002 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 67 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 75 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 67 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 75 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 |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator L2 Details Operating February 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 77.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 67 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 75 MW |
| Minimum Load | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2002 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 67 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 75 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 67 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 75 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 |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Limon Generating Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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