Where is NSB Nuiqsut Utility?

In North Slope County, Alaska (AK). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is NSB Nuiqsut Utility?

4 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns NSB Nuiqsut Utility?

EIA-860M names North Slope Borough Power & Light (AK) as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as NSB Nuiqsut Utility LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — North Slope Borough Power & Light (AK) here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "NSB Nuiqsut Utility LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is NSB Nuiqsut Utility still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

NSB Nuiqsut Utility

NSB Nuiqsut Utility is a 4 MW natural gas power plant in North Slope County, Alaska, operated by North Slope Borough Power & Light (AK). EIA-860M lists 6 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1999 and 2013.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 4.4 MW; 4.4 MW net summer
Generating units: 6
In service: 1999–2013
EIA plant ID: 7484

Where it is

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County: North Slope County, Alaska
Coordinates: 70.2206, -150.9935
Balancing authority: Not reported
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: North Slope Borough Power & Light (AK)
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 2 MW, Petroleum 2 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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NSB Nuiqsut Utility: FAQ

Where is NSB Nuiqsut Utility?: In North Slope County, Alaska (AK). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is NSB Nuiqsut Utility?: 4 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns NSB Nuiqsut Utility?: EIA-860M names North Slope Borough Power & Light (AK) as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as NSB Nuiqsut Utility LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — North Slope Borough Power & Light (AK) here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "NSB Nuiqsut Utility LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is NSB Nuiqsut Utility still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.