Central Alabama Generating Station
3305 Country Road 26, Billingsley, AL 36006Plant Summary Information
Central Alabama Generating Station is ranked #12 out of 74 power plants in Alabama in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Central Alabama Generating Station is comprised of 4 generators and generated 711.8 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Central Alabama Generating Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Alabama Power Co |
| Location | Autauga County, AL |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2003 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 3.4 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 26.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #351 out of 11,623 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #201 out of 2,187 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #12 out of 74 Alabama Power Plants | |
| Ranked #8 out of 36 Alabama Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
Tenaska Alabama B LP (2013 to 2019) Alabama Power Co (2020 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Central Alabama Generating Station
Central Alabama Generating Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Central Alabama Generating Station (55440) |
| Plant Address | 3305 Country Road 26, Billingsley, AL 36006 |
| Utility | Alabama Power Co (195) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.6497, -86.74 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2003 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2003 |
| Annual Generation | 3.4 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 | 01-6-000 |
| 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 | Alabama River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Alabama Power Co (195) AL |
| Grid Voltage | 500.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | Other - Please explain in pipeline notes below. |
| Pipeline Notes | Spire, Inc. - formerly Alagasco - neither name available in drop down list |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CTG1 Details Operating May 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | STG1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 179 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 170.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 190.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2003 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 170.4 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 190.1 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 170.4 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 190.1 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator CTG2 Details Operating May 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | STG1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 179 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 175.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 189.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2003 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 175.8 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 189.1 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 175.8 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 171.4 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator CTG3 Details Operating May 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | STG1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 179 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 171.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 189.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2003 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 171.4 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 189.7 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 171.4 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 189.7 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator ST1 Details Operating May 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | STG1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 390.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 399.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 401 MW |
| Minimum Load | 60 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 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 |
Central Alabama Generating Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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