Whitehorn Generating Station Explained

Whitehorn Generating Station
Country:United States of America
Location:Blaine, Washington
Coordinates:48.8861°N -122.7519°W
Owner:Puget Sound Energy
Status:O
Th Fuel Primary:Diesel fuel,
natural gas
Ps Cooling Source:Onsite Retention basin
Th Technology:Simple cycle combustion turbine
Ps Electrical Capacity:2 x 75 MW
Commissioned:1974

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]

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FACT SHEET FOR NPDES PERMIT WA-003060-1 Puget Sound Energy Whitehorn Generating Station . Washington State Department of Ecology, Washington Department of Ecology . 2010 . PDF . 2019-09-22.
  2. Web site: 2009 Puget Sound Energy Integrated Resource Plan Chapter 5: Electric Resources . . 2009 . PDF . 2019-09-22.