Barry

North Highway 43, Bucks, AL 36512

Plant Summary Information

Barry is ranked #25 out of 2,284 natural gas power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Barry is comprised of 10 generators and generated 3.4 TWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.

Plant Name	Barry
Utility Name	Alabama Power Co
Location	Mobile County, AL
Initial Operation Date	February 1954
Last Update	Feb 2024
Annual Generation	10.3 TWh
Annual Consumption	80.7 M MMBtu
Ranked #68 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #25 out of 2,284 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #5 out of 74 Alabama Power Plants
Ranked #2 out of 36 Alabama Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 84.4% Bituminous Coal : 15.6%

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Monthly Net Generation for Barry

Barry Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Barry (3)
Plant Address	North Highway 43 Bucks, AL 36512
Utility	Alabama Power Co (195)
Latitude, Longitude	31.0069, -88.0103
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Feb 2024
Initial Operation Date	February 1954
Annual Generation	10.3 TWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 84.4% Bituminous Coal : 15.6%

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	Mobile River
Ash Impoundment	Yes Not Lined Operating
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Alabama Power Co (195) AL
Grid Voltage	230.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name	BAY GAS STORAGE
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2022 EIA 860 Report

Generator 1 Details Operating February 1954

Technology	Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	153.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	80 MW
Winter Capacity	80 MW
Minimum Load	55 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 1954
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	OVER
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No

Generator 2 Details Operating July 1954

Technology	Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	153.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	80 MW
Winter Capacity	80 MW
Minimum Load	55 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1954
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	OVER
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 4 Details Operating December 1969

Technology	Conventional Steam Coal
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	403.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	362 MW
Winter Capacity	362 MW
Minimum Load	200 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	December 1969
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Bituminous Coal
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	OVER
Pulverized Coal Technology	Yes
Subcritical Technology	Yes
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 5 Details Operating October 1971

Technology	Conventional Steam Coal
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	788.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	756.5 MW
Winter Capacity	756.5 MW
Minimum Load	465 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	October 1971
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Bituminous Coal
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	OVER
Pulverized Coal Technology	Yes
Supercritical Technology	Yes
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator A1CT Details Operating May 2000

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	G521
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	170.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	184.4 MW
Winter Capacity	194.5 MW

Minimum Load	90 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 2000
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator A1CT2 Details Operating May 2000

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	G521
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	170.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	184.4 MW
Winter Capacity	194.5 MW

Minimum Load	90 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 2000
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator A1ST Details Operating May 2000

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	G521
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	Yes
Nameplate Capacity	195.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	200 MW
Winter Capacity	205 MW

Minimum Load	136 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 2000
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator A2C1 Details Operating May 2000

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	G522
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	170.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	186.2 MW
Winter Capacity	190 MW

Minimum Load	86 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 2000
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator A2C2 Details Operating May 2000

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	G522
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	170.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	186.2 MW
Winter Capacity	190 MW

Minimum Load	86 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 2000
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator A2ST Details Operating May 2000

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	G522
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	Yes
Nameplate Capacity	195.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	195 MW
Winter Capacity	200 MW

Minimum Load	128 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 2000
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No

Barry Plant Owners

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

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