Riverbend Steam Station
| Riverbend Steam Station | |
|---|---|
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| Country | United States of America |
| Location | Gaston County, North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 35°21′36″N 80°58′27″W / 35.36°N 80.9742°W |
| Status | Decommissioned |
| Commission date | 1929 |
| Decommission date |
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| Owner(s) | Duke Energy |
| Thermal power station | |
| Primary fuel | Coal, natural gas |
| Turbine technology | Steam, gas turbine |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 454 MW |
The Riverbend Steam Station was a 454-MW coal-fired electrical power plant, owned by Duke Energy. It was originally slated for decommissioning in 2015, but was closed in April 2013.[1] The four-unit station was named for a bend in the Catawba River on which it was located. Riverbend was considered a cycling station to be brought on line to supplement supply when electricity demand was highest. Four gas-fired combustion turbine units were also housed on the site, but were retired in October 2012.[2] The last recognizable section of the structure and its boiler were demolished on 22 June 2018.[3]
See also
References
- ^ Duke Announces Closure of Riverbend Steam Station. Retrieved on 8 November 2013.
- ^ Riverbend Steam Station Facts. Retrieved on 8 November 2013.
- ^ Primary source from visits to the location. Update with a verifiable source when available.