Plains End

8950 Highway 93, Arvada, CO 80001

Plant Summary Information

Plains End is ranked #29 out of 34 natural gas power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Plains End is comprised of 20 generators and generated 1.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant NamePlains End
Utility NamePlains End Operating Services LLC
LocationJefferson County, CO
Initial Operation DateMay 2002
Last Update Dec 2023
Annual Generation 5.3 GWh
Annual Consumption 67.2 k MMBtu
Ranked #7,715 out of 12,016 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,738 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #156 out of 268 Colorado Power Plants
Ranked #29 out of 34 Colorado Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas

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Plains End Details

Summary Information
Plant NamePlains End (55650)
Plant Address8950 Highway 93, Arvada, CO 80001
UtilityPlains End Operating Services LLC (15142)
Latitude, Longitude39.8575, -105.22597
Generation Dates on FileMar 2002 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation DateMay 2002
Annual Generation 5.3 GWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusYes
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number01-229-000
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityPublic Service Company of Colorado (PSCO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water SourceCity of Arvada CO. Closed loop
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerPublic Service Co of Colorado (15466) CO
Grid Voltage 230.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)PUB SERVICE CO OF COLORADO
Natural Gas StorageNo

Generator GE10 Details Operating May 2002

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity5.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity5.7 MW
Winter Capacity5.7 MW
Minimum Load3.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2002
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator GE11 Details Operating May 2002

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity5.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity5.7 MW
Winter Capacity5.7 MW
Minimum Load3.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2002
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator GE12 Details Operating May 2002

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity5.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity5.7 MW
Winter Capacity5.7 MW
Minimum Load3.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2002
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator GE13 Details Operating May 2002

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity5.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity5.7 MW
Winter Capacity5.7 MW
Minimum Load3.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2002
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator GE14 Details Operating May 2002

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity5.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity5.7 MW
Winter Capacity5.7 MW
Minimum Load3.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2002
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator GE15 Details Operating May 2002

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity5.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity5.7 MW
Winter Capacity5.7 MW
Minimum Load3.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2002
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator GE16 Details Operating May 2002

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity5.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity5.7 MW
Winter Capacity5.7 MW
Minimum Load3.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2002
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator GE17 Details Operating May 2002

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity5.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity5.7 MW
Winter Capacity5.7 MW
Minimum Load3.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2002
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator GE18 Details Operating May 2002

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity5.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity5.7 MW
Winter Capacity5.7 MW
Minimum Load3.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2002
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator GE19 Details Operating May 2002

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity5.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity5.7 MW
Winter Capacity5.7 MW
Minimum Load3.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2002
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator GE20 Details Operating May 2002

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity5.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity5.7 MW
Winter Capacity5.7 MW
Minimum Load3.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2002
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator GEN1 Details Operating May 2002

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity5.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity5.7 MW
Winter Capacity5.7 MW
Minimum Load3.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2002
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator GEN2 Details Operating May 2002

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity5.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity5.7 MW
Winter Capacity5.7 MW
Minimum Load3.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2002
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator GEN3 Details Operating May 2002

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity5.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity5.7 MW
Winter Capacity5.7 MW
Minimum Load3.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2002
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator GEN4 Details Operating May 2002

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity5.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity5.7 MW
Winter Capacity5.7 MW
Minimum Load3.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2002
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator GEN5 Details Operating May 2002

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity5.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity5.7 MW
Winter Capacity5.7 MW
Minimum Load3.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2002
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator GEN6 Details Operating May 2002

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity5.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity5.7 MW
Winter Capacity5.7 MW
Minimum Load3.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2002
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator GEN7 Details Operating May 2002

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity5.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity5.7 MW
Winter Capacity5.7 MW
Minimum Load3.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2002
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator GEN8 Details Operating May 2002

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity5.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity5.7 MW
Winter Capacity5.7 MW
Minimum Load3.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2002
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator GEN9 Details Operating May 2002

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity5.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity5.7 MW
Winter Capacity5.7 MW
Minimum Load3.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2002
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Plains End Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressGeneratorOwnership
Tyr Energy, Inc7500 College Blvd.Suite 400, Overland Park, KS 66210Generator GE10100.00%
Tyr Energy, Inc7500 College Blvd.Suite 400, Overland Park, KS 66210Generator GE11100.00%
Tyr Energy, Inc7500 College Blvd.Suite 400, Overland Park, KS 66210Generator GE12100.00%
Tyr Energy, Inc7500 College Blvd.Suite 400, Overland Park, KS 66210Generator GE13100.00%
Tyr Energy, Inc7500 College Blvd.Suite 400, Overland Park, KS 66210Generator GE14100.00%
Tyr Energy, Inc7500 College Blvd.Suite 400, Overland Park, KS 66210Generator GE15100.00%
Tyr Energy, Inc7500 College Blvd.Suite 400, Overland Park, KS 66210Generator GE16100.00%
Tyr Energy, Inc7500 College Blvd.Suite 400, Overland Park, KS 66210Generator GE17100.00%
Tyr Energy, Inc7500 College Blvd.Suite 400, Overland Park, KS 66210Generator GE18100.00%
Tyr Energy, Inc7500 College Blvd.Suite 400, Overland Park, KS 66210Generator GE19100.00%
Tyr Energy, Inc7500 College Blvd.Suite 400, Overland Park, KS 66210Generator GE20100.00%
Tyr Energy, Inc7500 College Blvd.Suite 400, Overland Park, KS 66210Generator GEN1100.00%
Tyr Energy, Inc7500 College Blvd.Suite 400, Overland Park, KS 66210Generator GEN2100.00%
Tyr Energy, Inc7500 College Blvd.Suite 400, Overland Park, KS 66210Generator GEN3100.00%
Tyr Energy, Inc7500 College Blvd.Suite 400, Overland Park, KS 66210Generator GEN4100.00%
Tyr Energy, Inc7500 College Blvd.Suite 400, Overland Park, KS 66210Generator GEN5100.00%
Tyr Energy, Inc7500 College Blvd.Suite 400, Overland Park, KS 66210Generator GEN6100.00%
Tyr Energy, Inc7500 College Blvd.Suite 400, Overland Park, KS 66210Generator GEN7100.00%
Tyr Energy, Inc7500 College Blvd.Suite 400, Overland Park, KS 66210Generator GEN8100.00%
Tyr Energy, Inc7500 College Blvd.Suite 400, Overland Park, KS 66210Generator GEN9100.00%

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