Belews Creek
3195 Pine Hall Road, Belews Creek, NC 27052Plant Summary Information
Belews Creek is ranked #5 out of 855 power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Belews Creek is comprised of 2 generators and generated 1.9 TWh during the 3-month period between December 2025 to March 2026.
| Plant Name | Belews Creek |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
| Location | Stokes County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1974 |
| Last Update | Mar 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 7.6 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 74.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #111 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #92 out of 2,179 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #5 out of 855 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 27 North Carolina Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 68.5% Bituminous Coal : 31.5% |
Map of Belews Creek
Full Screen MapRegister Now for Comprehensive Access
Subscribe now to access all power plant data, utility information, FERC EQR data, and more for Belews Creek.
Monthly Net Generation for Belews Creek
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Belews Creek
Belews Creek Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Belews Creek (8042) |
| Plant Address | 3195 Pine Hall Road, Belews Creek, NC 27052 |
| Utility | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.2811, -80.0603 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1974 |
| Annual Generation | 7.6 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 68.5% Bituminous Coal : 31.5% |
| 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 | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Belews Lake |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS |
Generator 1 Details Operating August 1974
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1245.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1110 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1110 MW |
| Minimum Load | 300 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1974 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Bituminous Coal / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Supercritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BIT / NG |
|---|---|
Generator 2 Details Operating December 1975
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1245.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1110 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1110 MW |
| Minimum Load | 300 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1975 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Bituminous Coal / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Supercritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Belews Creek Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
Power Plants with Similar Net Generation
Power plants with a similar annual net generation from Natural Gas.
| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #82 | Hays Energy Project | San Marcos, TX | 5.6 TWh |
| #83 | Eagle Valley (IN) | Martinsville, IN | 5.5 TWh |
| #84 | Carroll County Energy | Carrollton, OH | 5.5 TWh |
| #85 | Waterford Power, LLC | Waterford, OH | 5.5 TWh |
| #86 | Cane Run | Louisville, KY | 5.5 TWh |
| #87 | Plaquemine Cogeneration Plant | Plaquemine, LA | 5.6 TWh |
| #88 | Doswell Energy Center | Ashland, VA | 5.5 TWh |
| #89 | St Joseph Energy Center | New Carlisle, IN | 5.4 TWh |
| #90 | Guadalupe Generating Station | Marion, TX | 5.3 TWh |
| #91 | Red Hawk | Arlington, AZ | 5.2 TWh |
| #93 | Jack County | Bridgeport, TX | 5.2 TWh |
| #94 | TVA Southaven Combined Cycle | Southaven, MS | 5.2 TWh |
| #95 | Central Alabama Generating Station | Billingsley, AL | 5.1 TWh |
| #96 | Hamilton Liberty | Towanda, PA | 5.1 TWh |
| #97 | Kiamichi Energy Facility | Kiowa, OK | 5.1 TWh |
| #98 | TalenEnergy Montour | Washingtonville, PA | 5.1 TWh |
| #99 | Batesville Generation Facility | Batesville, MS | 5.1 TWh |
| #100 | Tenaska Virginia Generating Station | Scottsville, VA | 5.1 TWh |
| #101 | Channel Energy Center LLC | Pasadena, TX | 5.1 TWh |
| #102 | Wolf Hollow II | Granbury, TX | 5.1 TWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Belews Creek.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Hydropower | Mayodan, NC | 2.9 GWh | 11.5 mi |
| Carol Jean Solar | Walnut Cove, NC | 6.1 GWh | 5.3 mi |
| Dan River | Eden, NC | 4.0 TWh | 23.6 mi |
| Germantown Solar, LLC | Rural Hall, NC | 2.8 GWh | 11.1 mi |
| High Point, POLO | High Point, NC | 60.0 MWh | 22.2 mi |
| High Point, Pump Station Rd | High Point, NC | 61.0 MWh | 21.3 mi |
| Ingredion Winston Salem | Winston-Salem, NC | 49.5 GWh | 19.5 mi |
| Lick Creek Solar, LLC | Walnut Cove, NC | 106.4 GWh | 3.8 mi |
| Market Farm | Reidsville, NC | 7.9 GWh | 24.2 mi |
| Moore Solar Farm | Reidsville, NC | 7.5 GWh | 16.8 mi |
| Moyer Solar | Stoneville, NC | 10.0 GWh | 12.8 mi |
| Pilot Mountain Solar, LLC | King, NC | 9.6 GWh | 17.6 mi |
| Rockingham County CT Station | Reidsville, NC | 1.8 TWh | 13.3 mi |
| Salem Energy Systems LLC | Winston-Salem, NC | 7.5 GWh | 9.3 mi |
| South Winston Farm, LLC | Winston-Salem, NC | 8.8 GWh | 22 mi |
| Ward WTP | High Point, NC | 110.0 MWh | 22.2 mi |
| Washington Solar | Reidsville, NC | 11.4 GWh | 14.9 mi |
| Waste Management Piedmont LFGTE Project | Kernersville, NC | 9.0 GWh | 6.1 mi |
| Westside WWTP | Thomasville, NC | 103.0 MWh | 23.7 mi |
| White Street Renewables | Greensboro, NC | 15.6 GWh | 22.4 mi |