E C Gaston
31972 Highway 25 North, Wilsonville, AL 35186Plant Summary Information
E C Gaston is ranked #46 out of 138 coal plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
E C Gaston is comprised of 6 generators and generated 983.2 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.
Plant Name | E C Gaston |
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Utility Name | Alabama Power Co |
Location | Shelby County, AL |
Initial Operation Date | May 1960 |
Last Update | Feb 2024 |
Annual Generation | 3.7 TWh |
Annual Consumption | 40.6 M MMBtu |
Ranked #341 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #46 out of 138 Bituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #10 out of 74 Alabama Power Plants | |
Ranked #1 out of 2 Alabama Bituminous Coal Power Plants | |
Fuel Types | Bituminous Coal : 54.5% Natural Gas : 45.5% |
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Monthly Net Generation for E C Gaston
E C Gaston Details
Summary Information | |
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Plant Name | E C Gaston (26) |
Plant Address | 31972 Highway 25 North Wilsonville, AL 35186 |
Utility | Alabama Power Co (195) |
Latitude, Longitude | 33.24421, -86.45806 |
Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Feb 2024 |
Initial Operation Date | May 1960 |
Annual Generation | 3.7 TWh |
Fuel Types | Bituminous Coal : 54.5% Natural Gas : 45.5% |
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
Regulatory Information | |
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Regulatory Status | Regulated |
NERC Region | SERC |
Balancing Authority | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans (SOCO) |
NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
Water Source | Coosa River |
Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Operating |
Transmission / Distribution Owner | Alabama Power Co (195) AL |
Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
Energy Storage | No |
Natural Gas Information | |
Pipeline Name | TRANSCONTINENTAL GAS PIPELINE |
Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 1960
Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
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Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
Ownership | Jointly Owned |
Nameplate Capacity | 272 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
Summer Capacity | 254 MW |
Winter Capacity | 254 MW |
Minimum Load | 70 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | May 1960 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
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Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Natural Gas / Bituminous Coal |
Startup Source | Natural Gas |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
Subcritical Technology | Yes |
Multiple Fuels | Yes |
Cofire Fuels | No |
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating July 1960
Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
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Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
Ownership | Jointly Owned |
Nameplate Capacity | 272 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
Summer Capacity | 256 MW |
Winter Capacity | 256 MW |
Minimum Load | 70 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | July 1960 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
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Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Natural Gas / Bituminous Coal |
Startup Source | Natural Gas |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
Subcritical Technology | Yes |
Multiple Fuels | Yes |
Cofire Fuels | No |
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating June 1961
Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
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Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
Ownership | Jointly Owned |
Nameplate Capacity | 272 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
Summer Capacity | 254 MW |
Winter Capacity | 254 MW |
Minimum Load | 70 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | June 1961 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
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Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Natural Gas / Bituminous Coal |
Startup Source | Natural Gas |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
Subcritical Technology | Yes |
Multiple Fuels | Yes |
Cofire Fuels | No |
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator ST4 Details Operating June 1962
Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
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Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
Ownership | Jointly Owned |
Nameplate Capacity | 244.8 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
Summer Capacity | 256 MW |
Winter Capacity | 256 MW |
Minimum Load | 70 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | June 1962 |
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Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Natural Gas / Bituminous Coal |
Startup Source | Natural Gas |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
Subcritical Technology | Yes |
Multiple Fuels | Yes |
Generator GT4 Details Operating June 1970
Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
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Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
Ownership | Jointly Owned |
Nameplate Capacity | 21.2 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
Summer Capacity | 16 MW |
Winter Capacity | 20 MW |
Minimum Load | 16 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
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Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | June 1970 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating August 1974
Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
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Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 952 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
Summer Capacity | 832 MW |
Winter Capacity | 832 MW |
Minimum Load | 700 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | August 1974 |
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Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Bituminous Coal / Natural Gas |
Startup Source | Natural Gas |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
Supercritical Technology | Yes |
Multiple Fuels | Yes |
E C Gaston Plant Owners
Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
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Alabama Power Co | 600 North 18th Street, Birmingham, AL 35291 | Generator 1 | 50.00% |
Georgia Power Co | P O Box 4545, Atlanta, GA 30302 | Generator 1 | 50.00% |
Alabama Power Co | 600 North 18th Street, Birmingham, AL 35291 | Generator 2 | 50.00% |
Georgia Power Co | P O Box 4545, Atlanta, GA 30302 | Generator 2 | 50.00% |
Alabama Power Co | 600 North 18th Street, Birmingham, AL 35291 | Generator 3 | 50.00% |
Georgia Power Co | P O Box 4545, Atlanta, GA 30302 | Generator 3 | 50.00% |
Alabama Power Co | 600 North 18th Street, Birmingham, AL 35291 | Generator GT4 | 50.00% |
Georgia Power Co | P O Box 4545, Atlanta, GA 30302 | Generator GT4 | 50.00% |
Alabama Power Co | 600 North 18th Street, Birmingham, AL 35291 | Generator ST4 | 50.00% |
Georgia Power Co | P O Box 4545, Atlanta, GA 30302 | Generator ST4 | 50.00% |
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