Purdue University
419 S. Grant St, West Lafayette, IN 47907Plant Summary Information
Purdue University is ranked #28 out of 46 natural gas power plants in Indiana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Purdue University is comprised of 3 generators and generated 22.2 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2025 to October 2025.
| Plant Name | Purdue University |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Purdue University |
| Location | Tippecanoe County, IN |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1969 |
| Last Update | Oct 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 87.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,555 out of 12,553 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #956 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #76 out of 210 Indiana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #28 out of 46 Indiana Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 91.3% Bituminous Coal : 8.7% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Purdue University
Purdue University Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Purdue University (50240) |
| Plant Address | 419 S. Grant St, West Lafayette, IN 47907 |
| Utility | Purdue University (15526) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.4172, -86.9122 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Oct 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1969 |
| Annual Generation | 87.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 91.3% Bituminous Coal : 8.7% |
| 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 | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Educational Services (611) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Indiana Inc (15470) IN |
| Grid Voltage | 12.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
| Pipeline Notes | Centerpoint (formerly VECTREN ENERGY DELIVERY) is the owner of the pipeline that supplies Purdue University. |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating January 1969
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1969 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Fluidized Bed Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BIT / NG |
|---|---|
Generator GEN1 Details Operating July 1995
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 30.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 30.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 30.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1995 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Fluidized Bed Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BIT / NG |
|---|---|
Generator GEN3 Details Operating January 2000
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2000 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| 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 |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Purdue University Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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