Oberlin (KS)

214 South Rodehaver, Oberlin, KS 67749

Plant Summary Information

Oberlin (KS) is ranked #37 out of 64 distillate fuel oil power plants in Kansas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Oberlin (KS) is comprised of 5 generators and generated 14.1 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.

Plant Name	Oberlin (KS)
Utility Name	City of Oberlin - (KS)
Location	Decatur County, KS
Initial Operation Date	January 1954
Last Update	Dec 2022
Annual Generation	53.5 MWh
Annual Consumption	559 MMBtu
Ranked #11,204 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,023 out of 1,329 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #136 out of 151 Kansas Power Plants
Ranked #37 out of 64 Kansas Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants
Fuel Types	Distillate Fuel Oil

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Oberlin (KS) Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Oberlin (KS) (1312)
Plant Address	214 South Rodehaver Oberlin, KS 67749
Utility	City of Oberlin - (KS) (13948)
Latitude, Longitude	39.8217, -100.5289
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2002 to Dec 2022
Initial Operation Date	January 1954
Annual Generation	53.5 MWh
Fuel Types	Distillate Fuel Oil

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	MRO
Balancing Authority	Southwest Power Pool (SWPP)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Municipality
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	City of Oberlin - (KS) (13948) KS
Grid Voltage	115.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)	MIDWEST ENERGY INC
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2022 EIA 860 Report

Generator 2 Details Standby January 1954

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	0.6 MW
Winter Capacity	0.6 MW
Minimum Load	0.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes

First Operation Date	January 1954
Planned Retirement	September 2026
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	Yes

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	DFO / NG
Switch When Operating	Yes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	0.5 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	0.5 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	0.5 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	0.5 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

Generator 1 Details Standby January 1956

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	0.9 MW
Winter Capacity	0.9 MW
Minimum Load	0.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes

First Operation Date	January 1956
Planned Retirement	September 2026
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	Yes

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	DFO / NG
Switch When Operating	Yes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	0.7 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	0.7 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	0.7 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	0.7 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

Generator 6 Details Standby August 1963

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	1.2 MW
Winter Capacity	1.2 MW
Minimum Load	0.8 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes

First Operation Date	August 1963
Planned Retirement	September 2026
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	Yes

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	DFO / NG
Switch When Operating	Yes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	1.2 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	1.2 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	1.2 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	1.2 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

Generator 4 Details Standby October 1967

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	1.2 MW
Winter Capacity	1.2 MW
Minimum Load	0.8 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes

First Operation Date	October 1967
Planned Retirement	September 2026
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	Yes

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	DFO / NG
Switch When Operating	Yes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	1.1 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	1.1 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	1.1 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	1.1 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

Generator 5 Details Standby August 1973

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	1.3 MW
Winter Capacity	1.3 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes

First Operation Date	August 1973
Planned Retirement	September 2026
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	Yes

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	DFO / NG
Switch When Operating	Yes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	1.3 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	1.3 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	1.3 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	1.3 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

Oberlin (KS) Plant Owners

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

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