POET Biorefining Lake Crystal
19200 499th Avenue, Lake Crystal, MN 56055Plant Summary Information
POET Biorefining Lake Crystal is ranked #35 out of 54 natural gas power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
POET Biorefining Lake Crystal is comprised of 2 generators and generated 1.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | POET Biorefining Lake Crystal |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | POET Biorefining Lake Crystal |
| Location | Blue Earth County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 6.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,583 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,726 out of 2,246 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #242 out of 759 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #35 out of 54 Minnesota Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 82.6% Distillate Fuel Oil : 17.4% |
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Monthly Net Generation for POET Biorefining Lake Crystal
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POET Biorefining Lake Crystal Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | POET Biorefining Lake Crystal (58197) |
| Plant Address | 19200 499th Avenue, Lake Crystal, MN 56055 |
| Utility | POET Biorefining Lake Crystal (58163) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.09333, -94.27667 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2012 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2005 |
| Annual Generation | 6.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 82.6% Distillate Fuel Oil : 17.4% |
| 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Chemical Manufacturing (325) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Lake Crystal |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | South Central Electric Assn (17550) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 11.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | CENTERPOINT ENERGY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating April 2005
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2005 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating April 2005
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2005 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup 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 |
POET Biorefining Lake Crystal Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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