Buchanan, Virginia · Plant code 55738

Buchanan Generation LLC

Buchanan Generation LLC is a natural gas plant in Buchanan, Virginia. This page is assembled from imported EIA-860, EIA-923, and EPA eGRID records.

Primary fuel Natural Gas

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Total capacity 88 MW

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Annual generation 185,336 MWh

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Capacity factor 24%

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Operations

Operations details

Sector IPP Non-CHP

Utility, IPP, industrial, or commercial style ownership.

Status Operating

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Online year 2,002

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Location Keen Mountain, Virginia

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Emissions

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CO2 107,621 tons

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SO2 1 tons

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NOx 70 tons

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CO2 rate 1,161 lbs/MWh

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Ownership

Who owns the plant.

Owner Buchanan Generation, LLC

50%

Owner CONSOL Energy Inc

50%

Owner FirstEnergy Generation Corp

50%

Generators

Generator-level detail

Generator	Technology	Fuel	Capacity	Status	Online
1	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine	Natural Gas	44 MW	Operating	2,002
2	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine	Natural Gas	44 MW	Operating	2,002

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