West Diesel Generation Unit
400 SE Railroad Street, Pocahontas, IA 50574Plant Summary Information
West Diesel Generation Unit is ranked #56 out of 89 distillate fuel oil power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
West Diesel Generation Unit is comprised of 2 generators and generated 5.3 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | West Diesel Generation Unit |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Pocahontas - (IA) |
| Location | Pocahontas County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2006 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 23.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 228 MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,351 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,027 out of 1,236 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #249 out of 279 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #56 out of 89 Iowa Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for West Diesel Generation Unit
West Diesel Generation Unit Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | West Diesel Generation Unit (56517) |
| Plant Address | 400 SE Railroad Street, Pocahontas, IA 50574 |
| Utility | City of Pocahontas - (IA) (15180) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.73029, -94.66439 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2006 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2006 |
| Annual Generation | 23.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 | Self contained |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Pocahontas - (IA) (15180) IA |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator East Details Standby June 2006
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | June 2006 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator West Details Standby June 2006
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | June 2006 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
West Diesel Generation Unit Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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