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2.6 MW Distillate Oil operating in North Slope, AK
2.6 MW
Nameplate Capacity
4
Generators
units
Petroleum Liquids
Technology
2000
Operating Since
Coordinates
70.1256, -143.6190
County
North Slope, AK
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | North Slope Borough Power & Light (AK) | — | — |
| Owner(s) | North Slope Borough Power & Light | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
NSB Kaktovik Utility, located in North Slope County, Alaska, is a 2.6 MW power plant primarily fueled by distillate fuel oil (DFO). The plant began operating in 2000 and is owned and operated by North Slope Borough Power & Light. It consists of four generators utilizing petroleum liquid technologies.
In the most recent year of reported data, the plant generated 5,103 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 22.4%. NSB Kaktovik Utility ranks as the 46th largest power plant in Alaska out of 95, and 696th nationally out of 886 plants. Recent news coverage related to the plant has focused on hazards.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
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Market
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NERC Region
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Balancing Authority
398 MWh
Latest Month
5.1K MWh
Annual Generation
22.4%
Capacity Factor
CO₂ Intensity
1732 lb/MWh
NOx
34 lb/MWh
SO₂
2013
$765/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $2.0M
This plant is in a bilateral market territory without organized wholesale pricing. Nodal pricing data is not available.
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Grid Voltage
4.16 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Municipal
Sector
Electric Utility
3 lb/MWh
CH₄
0.070 lb/MWh
N₂O
0.014 lb/MWh
Capacity Factor
21.5%
Annual Net Gen
5 GWh
CO₂eq
1738 lb/MWh
Subregion
ASCC Miscellaneous