Poplar Bluff Generating Station
112 Johnson Drive, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901Plant Summary Information
Poplar Bluff Generating Station is ranked #31 out of 35 natural gas power plants in Missouri in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Poplar Bluff Generating Station is comprised of 5 generators and generated 102.9 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Poplar Bluff Generating Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Poplar Bluff - (MO) |
| Location | Butler County, MO |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1976 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 560.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 18.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,631 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,939 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #98 out of 122 Missouri Power Plants | |
| Ranked #31 out of 35 Missouri Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 86.1% Distillate Fuel Oil : 13.9% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Poplar Bluff Generating Station
Poplar Bluff Generating Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Poplar Bluff Generating Station (7392) |
| Plant Address | 112 Johnson Drive, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 |
| Utility | City of Poplar Bluff - (MO) (15229) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.7597, -90.3903 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1976 |
| Annual Generation | 560.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 86.1% Distillate Fuel Oil : 13.9% |
| 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 | SERC |
| 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 Poplar Bluff - (MO) (15229) MO |
| Grid Voltage | 13.20 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
| Pipeline Name | Other - Please explain in pipeline notes below. |
| Pipeline Notes | Laclede Gas is now Spire Inc. |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 1976
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | POPLARBLUFF |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6.83 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.83 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1976 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating May 1976
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | POPLARBLUFF |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1976 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating June 2002
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | POPLARBLUFF |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6.43 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.43 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2002 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating June 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | POPLARBLUFF |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6.43 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.43 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 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 | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating July 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | POPLARBLUFF |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 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 | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Poplar Bluff Generating Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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