Riverbend Steam Station
The Riverbend Steam Station was a former 454-MW coal-fired electrical power plant in Gaston County, North Carolina, 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] Duke Energy claimed that coal ash basins from Riverbend Steam Station were fully excavated in March 2019.[4]
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 |
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 |
Cooling source | Catawba River |
Power generation | |
Nameplate capacity | 454 MW |
See also
References
- "Duke Announces Closure of Riverbend Steam Station". Charlotte, NC: Catawba Riverkeeper. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
- "Riverbend Steam Station Facts". Duke Energy. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
- Primary source from visits to the location. Update with a verifiable source when available.
- Banks, Michael (2020-01-02). "Duke Energy, state reach deal on coal ash". Gaston Gazette. Gannett Co., Inc.