Turtle Creek
14601 South 168th Street, Springfield, NE 68059Plant Summary Information
Turtle Creek is ranked #17 out of 124 power plants in Nebraska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Turtle Creek is comprised of 2 generators and generated 332.0 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | Turtle Creek |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Omaha Public Power District |
| Location | Sarpy County, NE |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2025 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 559.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 7.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,262 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #536 out of 2,218 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #17 out of 124 Nebraska Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 36 Nebraska Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 98.8% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.2% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Turtle Creek
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Turtle Creek Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Turtle Creek (64547) |
| Plant Address | 14601 South 168th Street, Springfield, NE 68059 |
| Utility | Omaha Public Power District (14127) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.09224, -96.16831 |
| Generation Dates on File | Nov 2024 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 559.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 98.8% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.2% |
| 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Omaha Public Power District (14127) NE |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | NORTHERN NATURAL GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 2025
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 264 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 221.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 221.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 163.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2025 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 221.1 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 221.1 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 221.1 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 221.1 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 2025
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 264 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 221.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 221.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 163.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2025 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 221.1 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 221.1 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 221.1 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 221.1 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
Turtle Creek Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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