Riverbend Steam Station

Former coal-fired electrical power plant in North Carolina
  • May 2013
Owner(s)Duke EnergyThermal power station Primary fuelCoal,
natural gasTurbine technologySteam,
gas turbineCooling sourceCatawba RiverPower generationNameplate capacity454 MW
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Riverbend Steam Station site after demolition

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]

See also

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References

  1. ^ "Duke Announces Closure of Riverbend Steam Station". Charlotte, NC: Catawba Riverkeeper. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
  2. ^ "Riverbend Steam Station Facts". Duke Energy. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
  3. ^ Primary source from visits to the location. Update with a verifiable source when available.
  4. ^ Banks, Michael (2020-01-02). "Duke Energy, state reach deal on coal ash". Gaston Gazette. Gannett Co., Inc.


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