AMEA Peaking

125 Thompson Lane, Sylacauga, AL 35150

Plant Summary Information

AMEA Peaking is ranked #32 out of 36 natural gas power plants in Alabama in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

AMEA Peaking is comprised of 2 generators and generated 8.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant Name	AMEA Peaking
Utility Name	Alabama Municipal Elec Authority
Location	Talladega County, AL
Initial Operation Date	May 2004
Last Update	Dec 2024
Annual Generation	35.2 GWh
Annual Consumption	380.5 k MMBtu
Ranked #4,440 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,208 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #64 out of 74 Alabama Power Plants
Ranked #32 out of 36 Alabama Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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Summary Information
Plant Name	AMEA Peaking (56018)
Plant Address	125 Thompson Lane, Sylacauga, AL 35150
Utility	Alabama Municipal Elec Authority (40614)
Latitude, Longitude	33.1661, -86.2825
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2005 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation Date	May 2004
Annual Generation	35.2 GWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	No
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Regulated
NERC Region	SERC
Balancing Authority	Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans (SOCO)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Sylcauga Utility Board
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Alabama Power Co (195) AL
Grid Voltage	115.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)	SYLACAUGA UTILITIES BOARD
Natural Gas Storage	No
Liquefied Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	49.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	47.5 MW
Winter Capacity	48.3 MW
Minimum Load	10 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	May 2004
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	49.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	47.5 MW
Winter Capacity	48.3 MW
Minimum Load	10 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	May 2004
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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