University of Arizona - Biosphere 2
32540 S. Biosphere Road, Oracle, AZ 85623Plant Summary Information
University of Arizona - Biosphere 2 is ranked #34 out of 34 natural gas power plants in Arizona in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
University of Arizona - Biosphere 2 is comprised of 2 generators and generated 28.7 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | University of Arizona - Biosphere 2 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | University of Arizona - Biosphere 2 |
| Location | Pinal County, AZ |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1990 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 118.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,376 out of 11,825 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2,154 out of 2,250 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #153 out of 155 Arizona Power Plants | |
| Ranked #34 out of 34 Arizona Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 71.2% Distillate Fuel Oil : 28.8% |
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University of Arizona - Biosphere 2 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | University of Arizona - Biosphere 2 (54594) |
| Plant Address | 32540 S. Biosphere Road, Oracle, AZ 85623 |
| Utility | University of Arizona - Biosphere 2 (55994) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.57801, -110.85261 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1990 |
| Annual Generation | 118.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 71.2% Distillate Fuel Oil : 28.8% |
| 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 | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Western Area Power Administration - Desert Southwest Region (WALC) |
| NAICS Code | Administrative and Support Services (561) |
| Sector | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | USBIA-San Carlos Project (19604) AZ |
| Grid Voltage | 12.74 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | EL PASO NATURAL GAS COMPANY LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator G-1 Details Standby November 1990
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | November 1990 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator G-4 Details Standby April 2000
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | April 2000 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| 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 |
University of Arizona - Biosphere 2 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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