Darlington County
4030 West Bobo Newsom Highway, Hartsville, SC 29550Plant Summary Information
Darlington County is ranked #14 out of 27 natural gas power plants in South Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Darlington County is comprised of 2 generators and generated 7.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Darlington County |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Duke Energy Progress - (NC) |
| Location | Darlington County, SC |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1974 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 56.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 695.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,130 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,200 out of 2,218 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #57 out of 203 South Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #14 out of 27 South Carolina Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 66.0% Distillate Fuel Oil : 34.0% |
Map of Darlington County
Full Screen MapRegister Now for Comprehensive Access
Subscribe now to access all power plant data, utility information, FERC EQR data, and more for Darlington County.
Monthly Net Generation for Darlington County
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Darlington County
Darlington County Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Darlington County (3250) |
| Plant Address | 4030 West Bobo Newsom Highway, Hartsville, SC 29550 |
| Utility | Duke Energy Progress - (NC) (3046) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.4185, -80.1657 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1974 |
| Annual Generation | 56.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 66.0% Distillate Fuel Oil : 34.0% |
| 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 Progress East (CPLE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Progress - (NC) (3046) SC |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | CAROLINA GAS TRANSMISSION CORP |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 12 Details Operating May 1997
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 158 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 115 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 131 MW |
| Minimum Load | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1997 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1H |
| 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 | 118 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 133 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 118 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 133 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
| Other Limits | Yes |
Generator 13 Details Operating June 1997
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 158 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 115 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 131 MW |
| Minimum Load | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1997 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1H |
| 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 | 116 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 133 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 116 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 133 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
| Other Limits | Yes |
Darlington County 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1190 | Adkins Energy LLC | Lena, IL | 38.7 GWh |
| #1191 | Equinix Caspian Dr. Fuel Cell | Sunnyvale, CA | 38.7 GWh |
| #1192 | Big Sand Draw Plant | Riverton, WY | 38.7 GWh |
| #1193 | Garden City | Garden City, KS | 38.7 GWh |
| #1194 | Bear Mountain Limited | Bakersfield, CA | 38.2 GWh |
| #1195 | Hunlock Unit 4 | Hunlock Creek, PA | 37.9 GWh |
| #1196 | Merck Rahway Power Plant | Rahway, NJ | 40.7 GWh |
| #1197 | Domino Sugar Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | 41.6 GWh |
| #1198 | South Windsor Fuel Cell | South Windsor, CT | 37.4 GWh |
| #1199 | Rubart | Ulysses, KS | 37.3 GWh |
| #1201 | Gaylord - Wolverine | Gaylord, MI | 37.1 GWh |
| #1202 | Kaiser - LA | Los Angeles, CA | 36.9 GWh |
| #1203 | Allegany Cogen | Fillmore, NY | 36.8 GWh |
| #1204 | Jax LNG | Jacksonville, FL | 36.6 GWh |
| #1205 | UA Central Utility Plant | Fayetteville, AR | 36.5 GWh |
| #1206 | Neil Simpson Gas Turbine #2 | Gillette, WY | 36.5 GWh |
| #1207 | Finch Paper | Glen Falls, NY | 105.4 GWh |
| #1208 | Mission College Blvd. Fuel Cell | Santa Clara, CA | 36.3 GWh |
| #1209 | Kern Oil & Refining Co | Bakersfield, CA | 36.3 GWh |
| #1210 | Pfizer Groton Fuel Cell | Groton, CT | 36.2 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Darlington County.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1634 Solar | Hartsville, SC | 4.1 GWh | 7.4 mi |
| Ashley Solar (SC) | Darlington, SC | 2.2 GWh | 19.7 mi |
| Birch Solar (SC) | Darlington, SC | 4.2 GWh | 19.9 mi |
| Bishopville Solar II, LLC | Bishopville, SC | 16.1 GWh | 15 mi |
| Centerfield Cooper Solar, LLC | Chesterfield, SC | 148.2 GWh | 20.2 mi |
| Chapman Solar | Hartsville, SC | 4.1 GWh | 8.7 mi |
| Darlington Solar, LLC | Darlington, SC | 15.0 GWh | 15.7 mi |
| Gaines Solar | Bishopville, SC | 4.3 GWh | 15.9 mi |
| Gary Solar | Bishopville, SC | 3.7 GWh | 15.5 mi |
| H B Robinson | Hartsville, SC | 6.7 TWh | 1.2 mi |
| Jefferson Solar (SC) | Hartsville, SC | 12.7 GWh | 7.8 mi |
| Lee County Landfill | Bishopville, SC | 11.8 GWh | 17.4 mi |
| Luz Solar | Hartsville, SC | 1.4 GWh | 8.6 mi |
| Magdaline Solar, LLC | Lynchburg, SC | 3.8 GWh | 20.1 mi |
| Marshall Solar | Hartsville, SC | 2.2 GWh | 8.8 mi |
| Ogburn Solar, LLC | Jefferson, SC | 4.3 GWh | 21.3 mi |
| Redwing Solar | Darlington, SC | 3.7 GWh | 18.7 mi |
| Sonoco Products Co | Hartsville, SC | 66.6 GWh | 6 mi |
| Tedder Solar | Darlington, SC | 3.3 GWh | 15.9 mi |
| Watauga Solar | Society Hill, SC | 3.3 GWh | 19.7 mi |