Hanging Rock Energy Facility

Hanging Rock Energy Facility
Hanging Rock Energy Facility in 2018
Country United States
Location Hamilton Township in Lawrence County, near Hanging Rock, Ohio
Coordinates 38°34′23″N 82°47′2″W / 38.57306°N 82.78389°W / 38.57306; -82.78389Coordinates: 38°34′23″N 82°47′2″W / 38.57306°N 82.78389°W / 38.57306; -82.78389
Status Operational
Commission date Units 1–6: 2003
Owner(s) Dynegy
Operator(s) Dynegy
Thermal power station
Primary fuel Natural gas
Combined cycle? Yes
Power generation
Nameplate capacity 1,430 MW

The Hanging Rock Energy Facility is a 1.43-gigawatt (1,430 MW), natural gas power plant located west of Hanging Rock, Ohio in Lawrence County, Ohio. The plant began operations in 2003 and is currently operated by Dynegy.

Background

Construction of Hanging Rock began in 2001.[1] Duke/Fluor Daniel was contracted to construct the plant. The plant features two, General Electric, 7FA gas turbine generators that operate in combined cycle and two, General Electric, D11 steam turbine generators.[2] Commercial generation of Hanging Rock commenced in 2003.[3] The plant connects to a nearby substation, operated by American Electric Power (AEP).[4] In 2014, Duke Energy sold Hanging Rock to Dynegy.[5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Lawrence County's hopes in power plant". Associated Press. Dayton Daily News. November 5, 2001. p. 2B. Retrieved September 30, 2018 – via https://www.newspapers.com/.
  2. ↑ "Duke/Fluor Daniel awarded contract for Ohio plant". PRNewswire. Electric Light & Power. April 15, 2002. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
  3. ↑ Hanging Rock Energy Facility. The Ohio Channel. September 30, 2003. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Case No. 01-175-EL-BGN" (PDF). Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO). January 24, 2001. p. 3. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
  5. ↑ Burkleo, Jennifer Van (August 22, 2014). "Duke Energy to sell 11 power plants to Dynegy for $2.8B". Power Engineering. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
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