Whitehorn Generating Station
The Whitehorn Generating Station is a power plant near Blaine, Washington, owned by Puget Sound Energy and located immediately west of BP's Cherry Point Refinery. The plant comprises two 75 MW natural gas-fueled combustion turbines.[1]
| Whitehorn Generating Station | |
|---|---|
| Country | United States of America |
| Location | Blaine, Washington |
| Status | Operational |
| Commission date | 1974 |
| Owner(s) | Puget Sound Energy |
| Thermal power station | |
| Primary fuel | Diesel fuel, natural gas |
| Turbine technology | Simple cycle combustion turbine |
| Cooling source | Onsite Retention basin |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 2 x 75 MW |
History
The Whitehorn generating station began operation in 1974, with a single 60 MW combustion turbine. Two additional 75 MW turbines, Whitehorn 2 and 3, were added in 1981. The 60 MW turbine ceased operation in 2000.[1] Puget Sound Energy purchased the previously-leased turbines in 2009.[2]
See also
References
- "FACT SHEET FOR NPDES PERMIT WA-003060-1 Puget Sound Energy Whitehorn Generating Station" (PDF). Washington State Department of Ecology, Washington Department of Ecology. 2010. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
- "2009 Puget Sound Energy Integrated Resource Plan Chapter 5: Electric Resources" (PDF). Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission. 2009. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
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