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Sithe Independence Station

76 Independence Way, Oswego, NY 13126

Plant Summary Information

Sithe Independence Station is ranked #8 out of 765 power plants in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Sithe Independence Station is comprised of 6 generators and generated 2.2 TWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.

Plant NameSithe Independence Station
Utility NameSithe/Independence LLC
LocationOswego County, NY
Initial Operation DateAugust 1994
Last Update Feb 2024
Annual Generation 4.9 TWh
Annual Consumption 35.6 M MMBtu
Ranked #238 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #117 out of 2,284 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #8 out of 765 New York Power Plants
Ranked #3 out of 119 New York Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas

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Monthly Net Generation for Sithe Independence Station

Sithe Independence Station Details

Summary Information
Plant NameSithe Independence Station (54547)
Plant Address76 Independence Way Oswego, NY 13126
UtilitySithe/Independence LLC (17254)
Latitude, Longitude43.495, -76.4511
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Feb 2024
Initial Operation DateAugust 1994
Annual Generation 4.9 TWh
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 Number03-3-000
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionNPCC
Balancing AuthorityNew York Independent System Operator (NYIS)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP CHP (3)
Water SourceMunicipality
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerNiagara Mohawk Power Corp. (13573) NY
Grid Voltage 345.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)NIAGARA MOHAWK DBA NATIONAL GRID
Natural Gas StorageNo

* Data obtained from the 2022 EIA 860 Report

Generator 1 Details Operating October 1994

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeBLK1
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationSithe_Ind_1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataSithe_Ind_1
Nameplate Capacity169.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity159.2 MW
Winter Capacity194.1 MW
Minimum Load90 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateOctober 1994
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameIPP CHP (3)
Topping Or BottomingT
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 5 Details Operating October 1994

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Steam Part
Unit CodeBLK1
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Duct BurnersYes
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationSithe_Independ
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataSithe_Independ
Nameplate Capacity204.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.89
Summer Capacity171.7 MW
Winter Capacity209.3 MW
Minimum Load45 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateOctober 1994
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameIPP CHP (3)
Topping Or BottomingT
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 3 Details Operating August 1994

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeBLK2
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationSithe_Ind_3
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataSithe_Ind_3
Nameplate Capacity169.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity159.2 MW
Winter Capacity194.1 MW
Minimum Load90 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateAugust 1994
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameIPP CHP (3)
Topping Or BottomingT
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 2 Details Operating September 1994

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeBLK1
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationSithe_Ind_2
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataSithe_Ind_2
Nameplate Capacity169.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity159.2 MW
Winter Capacity194.1 MW
Minimum Load90 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateSeptember 1994
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameIPP CHP (3)
Topping Or BottomingT
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 4 Details Operating September 1994

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeBLK2
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationSithe_Ind_4
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataSithe_Ind_4
Nameplate Capacity169.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity159.2 MW
Winter Capacity194.1 MW
Minimum Load90 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateSeptember 1994
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameIPP CHP (3)
Topping Or BottomingT
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 6 Details Operating September 1994

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Steam Part
Unit CodeBLK2
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Duct BurnersYes
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationSithe_Independ
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataSithe_Independ
Nameplate Capacity204.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.89
Summer Capacity171.7 MW
Winter Capacity209.3 MW
Minimum Load45 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateSeptember 1994
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameIPP CHP (3)
Topping Or BottomingT
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

Sithe Independence Station Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressGeneratorOwnership
Vistra Energy6555 Sierra Drive, Irving, TX 75039Generator 1100.00%
Vistra Energy6555 Sierra Drive, Irving, TX 75039Generator 2100.00%
Vistra Energy6555 Sierra Drive, Irving, TX 75039Generator 3100.00%
Vistra Energy6555 Sierra Drive, Irving, TX 75039Generator 4100.00%
Vistra Energy6555 Sierra Drive, Irving, TX 75039Generator 5100.00%
Vistra Energy6555 Sierra Drive, Irving, TX 75039Generator 6100.00%

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