Ponca City
1420 N. Union, Ponca City, OK 74601Plant Summary Information
Ponca City is ranked #28 out of 37 natural gas power plants in Oklahoma in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Ponca City is comprised of 3 generators and generated 5.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Ponca City |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority |
| Location | Kay County, OK |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1966 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 32.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 332.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,753 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,237 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #110 out of 137 Oklahoma Power Plants | |
| Ranked #28 out of 37 Oklahoma Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Ponca City
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Ponca City Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Ponca City (7546) |
| Plant Address | 1420 N. Union, Ponca City, OK 74601 |
| Utility | Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority (14077) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.71979, -97.08576 |
| Generation Dates on File | Apr 2003 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1966 |
| Annual Generation | 32.4 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| 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 Ponca City - (OK) (15202) OK |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | OKLAHOMA NATURAL GAS CO |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating October 1966
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 19.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1966 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating June 1995
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 54 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 44.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 44.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 33 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1995 |
| 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 | 1H |
| 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 | 44 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 44 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 41.8 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 41.8 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating June 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 60.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 43.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 43.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 33 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2003 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Ponca City Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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