Drexel Operations Center
705 Park Avenue, Drexel, NC 28619Plant Summary Information
Drexel Operations Center is ranked #42 out of 52 distillate fuel oil power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Drexel Operations Center is comprised of 1 generator and generated 12.9 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Drexel Operations Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | North Carolina Mun Power Agny #1 |
| Location | Burke County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2007 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 49.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,832 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #959 out of 1,233 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #867 out of 876 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #42 out of 52 North Carolina Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Drexel Operations Center
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Drexel Operations Center
Drexel Operations Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Drexel Operations Center (56548) |
| Plant Address | 705 Park Avenue, Drexel, NC 28619 |
| Utility | North Carolina Mun Power Agny #1 (13630) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.7481, -81.6072 |
| Generation Dates on File | Aug 2007 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2007 |
| Annual Generation | 49.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Town of Drexel - (NC) (5372) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating August 2007
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 2007 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Drexel Operations Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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