Riverbend Steam Station
| Riverbend Steam Station | |
|---|---|
| Country | United States of America |
| Location | Gaston County, North Carolina |
| Commission date | 1929 |
| Owner(s) | Duke Energy |
| Thermal power station | |
| Primary fuel |
Coal, natural gas |
| Type | Steam, gas turbine |
| Cooling source | Catawba River |
| 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. 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.
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