E C Gaston

31972 Highway 25 North, Wilsonville, AL 35186

Plant Summary Information

E C Gaston is ranked #10 out of 76 power plants in Alabama in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

E C Gaston is comprised of 6 generators and generated 749.2 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2025 to March 2026.

Plant Name	E C Gaston
Utility Name	Alabama Power Co
Location	Shelby County, AL
Initial Operation Date	May 1960
Last Update	Mar 2026
Annual Generation	3.6 TWh
Annual Consumption	40.8 M MMBtu
Ranked #329 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #334 out of 2,179 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #10 out of 76 Alabama Power Plants
Ranked #10 out of 36 Alabama Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 50.1% Bituminous Coal : 49.9%

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E C Gaston Details

Summary Information
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 Mar 2026
Initial Operation Date	May 1960
Annual Generation	3.6 TWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 50.1% Bituminous Coal : 49.9%

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	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

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Generator 1 Details Operating May 1960

Technology	Natural Gas Steam Turbine
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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