Wells IC
101 lst St. SE, Wells, MN 56097Plant Summary Information
Wells IC is ranked #46 out of 54 natural gas power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Wells IC is comprised of 5 generators and generated 41.8 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Wells IC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Wells - (MN) |
| Location | Faribault County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1950 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 180.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,984 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2,136 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #712 out of 759 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #46 out of 54 Minnesota Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 64.3% Distillate Fuel Oil : 35.7% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Wells IC
Wells IC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Wells IC (2020) |
| Plant Address | 101 lst St. SE, Wells, MN 56097 |
| Utility | City of Wells - (MN) (29295) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.74453, -93.72413 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1950 |
| Annual Generation | 180.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 64.3% Distillate Fuel Oil : 35.7% |
| 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Wells - (MN) (29295) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 4.16 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | MINNESOTA ENERGY RESOURCES |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating March 1953
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1953 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10M |
| 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 | 1.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 1.3 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 1.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 1.3 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating April 1957
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1957 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10M |
| 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 | 1.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 1.3 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 1.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 1.3 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating May 1966
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1966 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10M |
| 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 | 2.1 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 2.1 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 2.1 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 2.1 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating January 1975
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1975 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10M |
| 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 | 2.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 2.3 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 2.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 2.3 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 6 Details Operating May 2022
| 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 | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2022 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| 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 |
Wells IC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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