Whiting Refinery
2815 Indianpolis Blvd., Whiting, IN 46394Plant Summary Information
Whiting Refinery is ranked #3 out of 60 other gas power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Whiting Refinery is comprised of 5 generators and generated 110.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Whiting Refinery |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | BP PLC |
| Location | Lake County, IN |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1948 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 445.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 11.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,416 out of 11,623 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3 out of 60 Other Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #31 out of 199 Indiana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 2 Indiana Other Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Other Gas : 84.0% Natural Gas : 16.0% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Whiting Refinery
Whiting Refinery Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Whiting Refinery (52130) |
| Plant Address | 2815 Indianpolis Blvd., Whiting, IN 46394 |
| Utility | BP PLC (44466) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.6703, -87.4803 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1948 |
| Annual Generation | 445.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Other Gas : 84.0% Natural Gas : 16.0% |
| 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 | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Petroleum Refineries (32411) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Lake Michigan |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co (13756) IN |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE CO |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 31TG Details Operating January 1948
| Technology | Other Gases |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 12.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 11.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 11.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1948 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Other Gas / Natural Gas / Purchased Steam |
| Startup Source | Other Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator 32TG Details OA January 1948
| Technology | Other Gases |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 12.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 11.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 11.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | OA |
| First Operation Date | January 1948 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Other Gas / Natural Gas / Purchased Steam |
| Startup Source | Other Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator 33TG Details OA January 1955
| Technology | Other Gases |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 16.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | OA |
| First Operation Date | January 1955 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Other Gas / Natural Gas / Purchased Steam |
| Startup Source | Other Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator 34TG Details Operating January 1955
| Technology | Other Gases |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 11.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 11.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1955 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Other Gas / Natural Gas / Purchased Steam |
| Startup Source | Other Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator 35TG Details Operating January 1980
| Technology | Other Gases |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 30 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 38 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 38 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1980 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Other Gas / Natural Gas / Purchased Steam |
| Startup Source | Other Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Whiting Refinery Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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