Southcentral Power Project — Plant Summary
- EIA Plant ID
- 57036
- Capacity
- 203.9 MW
- Primary Fuel
- Natural Gas
- Technology
- Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
- Status
- Operating
- Location
- Anchorage, AK
- Operating Since
- 2013
- Generators
- 4
- Operator
- Chugach Electric Assn Inc
- Parent Company
- —
- Annual Generation
- 986,070 MWh
- Capacity Factor
- 55.0%
- Balancing Authority
- —
- ISO/RTO
- —
- NERC Region
- —
Southcentral Power Project
OperatingNatural Gas
Ranked #3 of 13 Natural Gas plants in AK#744 of 2009 nationally
203.9 MW Natural Gas operating in Anchorage, AK
EIAWD
203.9 MW
Nameplate Capacity
4
Generators
units
Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Technology
2013
Operating Since
Location
Coordinates
61.1674, -149.9053
County
Anchorage, AK
Nearby Plants
- International Battery Substation (IBSS)BESS40 MW · 0.5 km
- Hank Nikkels Plant 1Natural Gas77.9 MW · 6.4 km
- George M Sullivan Generation Plant 2Natural Gas346.9 MW · 12.3 km
Ownership & Operator
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Chugach Electric Assn Inc | Anchorage Municipal Light and Power | — |
| Owner(s) | Anchorage Municipal Light and Power, Chugach Electric Assn Inc | Anchorage Municipal Light and Power | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Ownership Chain
About
The Southcentral Power Project is a 203.9 MW natural gas-fired combined cycle power plant located in Anchorage County, Alaska. The plant, which began operating in 2013, is owned and operated by Chugach Electric Assn Inc. It consists of four generators utilizing combined cycle technology. The plant ranks third out of four power plants in Alaska and 743rd out of 945 nationally.
In its most recent year of operation, the Southcentral Power Project generated 986,070 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 55.0%. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $1820.05 per kW, with the data sourced from FERC filings.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Engineering & Generators
Grid Context
NERC Region
—
Balancing Authority
—
Grid Voltage
138 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Cooperative
Sector
Electric Utility
Generation
98.3K MWh
Latest Month
986.1K MWh
Annual Generation
55.0%
Capacity Factor
Jan 2022 – Dec 2024
Financial DataBeta
Source: FERC Form 1HIGH
$1,876/kW
Installed Cost
$52.3/MWh
Operating Cost
Chugach Electric Association, Inc.
Reporting Utility
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
Pricing & Market Data
This plant is outside organized wholesale electricity markets (ISOs/RTOs). Nodal pricing data is not available.
News & Articles (10)Beta
General
Chugach Electric Association Brings Affordable, Reliable Energy To Alaska
With a diverse energy mix including hydro and wind, the Chugach Electric Association ensures reliability and affordability for Alaskans.
The Business Download |·4 weeks ago
General
Chugach Electric Association Brings Affordable, Reliable Energy To Alaska
With a diverse energy mix including hydro and wind, the Chugach Electric Association ensures reliability and affordability for Alaskans.
The Business Download |·4 weeks ago
General
Chugach Electric Association Brings Affordable, Reliable Energy To Alaska
With a diverse energy mix including hydro and wind, the Chugach Electric Association ensures reliability and affordability for Alaskans.
The Business Download |·4 weeks ago
General
Chugach Electric Association Brings Affordable, Reliable Energy To Alaska
With a diverse energy mix including hydro and wind, the Chugach Electric Association ensures reliability and affordability for Alaskans.
The Business Download |·4 weeks ago
Last updated 2026-03-26
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