Southcentral Power Project
5601 Electron Dr., Anchorage, AK 99519Plant Summary Information
Southcentral Power Project is ranked #2 out of 125 power plants in Alaska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Southcentral Power Project is comprised of 4 generators and generated 305.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Southcentral Power Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Chugach Electric Assn Inc |
| Location | Anchorage Municipality, AK |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2013 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.1 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 8.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #720 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #428 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2 out of 125 Alaska Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 13 Alaska Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Southcentral Power Project
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Southcentral Power Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Southcentral Power Project (57036) |
| Plant Address | 5601 Electron Dr., Anchorage, AK 99519 |
| Utility | Chugach Electric Assn Inc (3522) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 61.16742, -149.9053 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2013 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2013 |
| Annual Generation | 1.1 TWh |
| 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 | |
| Balancing Authority | () |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Municipality - AWWU |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Chugach Electric Assn Inc (3522) AK |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | ALASKA PIPELINE COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 2013
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC10 |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 48.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 39.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 48.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2013 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 2013
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC10 |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 48.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 39.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 48.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2013 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating January 2013
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC10 |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 48.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 39.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 48.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2013 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating January 2013
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC10 |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 57.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 50.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 57 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2013 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Southcentral Power Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage Municipal Light and Power | 1200 East First Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501 | Generator 1 | 30.00% |
| Chugach Electric Assn Inc | 5601 Electron Drive, Anchorage, AK 99519 | Generator 1 | 70.00% |
| Anchorage Municipal Light and Power | 1200 East First Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501 | Generator 2 | 30.00% |
| Chugach Electric Assn Inc | 5601 Electron Drive, Anchorage, AK 99519 | Generator 2 | 70.00% |
| Anchorage Municipal Light and Power | 1200 East First Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501 | Generator 3 | 30.00% |
| Chugach Electric Assn Inc | 5601 Electron Drive, Anchorage, AK 99519 | Generator 3 | 70.00% |
| Anchorage Municipal Light and Power | 1200 East First Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501 | Generator 4 | 30.00% |
| Chugach Electric Assn Inc | 5601 Electron Drive, Anchorage, AK 99519 | Generator 4 | 70.00% |
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