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Columbia Energy Center (SC)

100 Calpine Way, Gaston, SC 29053

Plant Summary Information

Columbia Energy Center (SC) is ranked #10 out of 190 power plants in South Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Columbia Energy Center (SC) is comprised of 3 generators and generated 949.6 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.

Plant NameColumbia Energy Center (SC)
Utility NameDominion Energy South Carolina, Inc
LocationCalhoun County, SC
Initial Operation DateMay 2004
Last Update Feb 2024
Annual Generation 2.7 TWh
Annual Consumption 19.3 M MMBtu
Ranked #457 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #275 out of 2,284 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #10 out of 190 South Carolina Power Plants
Ranked #4 out of 26 South Carolina Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas : 99.7%
Previous Operator Columbia Energy LLC (2013 to 2017)
Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc (2018 to 2022)

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Columbia Energy Center (SC) Details

Summary Information
Plant NameColumbia Energy Center (SC) (55386)
Plant Address100 Calpine Way Gaston, SC 29053
UtilityDominion Energy South Carolina, Inc (17539)
Latitude, Longitude33.8697, -81.0178
Generation Dates on FileJan 2004 to Feb 2024
Initial Operation DateMay 2004
Annual Generation 2.7 TWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas : 99.7%
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusYes
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number00-79-000
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusRegulated
NERC RegionSERC
Balancing AuthorityDominion Energy South Carolina (SCEG)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water SourceCongaree River (Indirectly)
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerDominion Energy South Carolina (17539) SC
Grid Voltage 230.00 kV / 115.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)Other - See pipeline notes.
Pipeline NotesCope LDC is BHE Carolina Gas Transmission.
Natural Gas StorageNo

* Data obtained from the 2022 EIA 860 Report

Generator CT1 Details Operating May 2004

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeCC1
OwnershipSingle Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
Nameplate Capacity197 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity166.7 MW
Winter Capacity197.8 MW
Minimum Load100 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed Yes
Uprate Or Derate CompletedDecember 2022
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2004
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsYes
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasYes
Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy SourceNG / DFO
Switch When OperatingYes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas166.7 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas197.8 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil166.7 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil197.8 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas1H
Factors That Limit SwitchingYes
Storage LimitsYes
Air Permit LimitsYes

Generator CT2 Details Operating May 2004

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeCC1
OwnershipSingle Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
Nameplate Capacity197 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity151.5 MW
Winter Capacity180.1 MW
Minimum Load100 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2004
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate15 MW
Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate17 MW
Planned UprateJuly 2023
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsYes
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasYes
Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy SourceNG / DFO
Switch When OperatingYes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas151.5 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas180.1 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil151.5 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil180.1 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas1H
Factors That Limit SwitchingYes
Storage LimitsYes
Air Permit LimitsYes

Generator ST1 Details Operating May 2004

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Steam Part
Unit CodeCC1
OwnershipSingle Owner
Duct BurnersYes
Nameplate Capacity274.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.9
Summer Capacity240 MW
Winter Capacity273 MW
Minimum Load20 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2004
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Columbia Energy Center (SC) Plant Owners

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