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
CountryUnited States of America
LocationBlaine, Washington
StatusOperational
Commission date1974
Owner(s)Puget Sound Energy
Thermal power station
Primary fuelDiesel fuel,
natural gas
Turbine technologySimple cycle combustion turbine
Cooling sourceOnsite Retention basin
Power generation
Nameplate capacity2 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]

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