Bobby C Smith Jr Energy Facility
3440 McCall Road, Rincon, GA 31326Plant Summary Information
Bobby C Smith Jr Energy Facility is ranked #10 out of 251 power plants in Georgia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Bobby C Smith Jr Energy Facility is comprised of 3 generators and generated 660.2 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.
| Plant Name | Bobby C Smith Jr Energy Facility |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Oglethorpe Power Corporation |
| Location | Effingham County, GA |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2003 |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 3.3 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 24.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #355 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #198 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #10 out of 251 Georgia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 46 Georgia Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operators |
CAMS Mackinaw Power Operations LLC (2013 to 2013) Effingham County Power (2014 to 2014) SEPG Operating Services, LLC Effingham (2015 to 2019) SEPG Operating Services, LLC (2020 to 2020) Oglethorpe Power Corporation (2021 to 2024) |
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Bobby C Smith Jr Energy Facility Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Bobby C Smith Jr Energy Facility (55406) |
| Plant Address | 3440 McCall Road, Rincon, GA 31326 |
| Utility | Oglethorpe Power Corporation (13994) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.27725, -81.28441 |
| Generation Dates on File | Sep 2003 to Feb 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2003 |
| Annual Generation | 3.3 TWh |
| 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 01-141-000 |
| 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 | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Georgia Transmission Corp (7197) GA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name |
SOUTHERN NATURAL GAS COMPANY ELBA EXPRESS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator STG Details Operating August 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC01 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 197.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.86 |
| Summer Capacity | 186.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 198.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 66 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 2003 |
| 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 | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator UNT1 Details Operating August 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC01 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 199.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 172.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 184 MW |
| Minimum Load | 100 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 2003 |
| 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 | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator UNT2 Details Operating August 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC01 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 199.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 172.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 184 MW |
| Minimum Load | 100 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 2003 |
| 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 | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Bobby C Smith Jr Energy Facility Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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