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Fort Churchill Generating Station
Gas-fired power plant in Nevada, USA From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Fort Churchill Generating Station is a 226-megawatt plant located at Wabuska, Nevada owned by NV Energy. The plant consists of 2 units and first went into service in 1968. The plant burns natural gas to power two boilers.[1][2] It is located in Lyon County, north of Yerington.
The plant cooling water is used to help sustain the Nevada Department of Wildlife’s Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area wetlands.[1]
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Units
- 1 113-MW gas-fired (1968), Babcock & Wilcox boiler with General Electric generator[2]
- 1 113-MW gas-fired (1971), Babcock & Wilcox boiler with General Electric generator[2]
Safety record
In 2010, the plant was recognized by the Edison Electric Institute for operating over 23 years without a lost time accident.[3] The plant employs 26 people. As of 2021[update], the plant has operated for 28 years without incurring a lost time accident.[1]
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