Hartwell Energy Facility
415 Smith McGee Hwy, Hartwell, GA 30643Plant Summary Information
Hartwell Energy Facility is ranked #17 out of 45 natural gas power plants in Georgia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Hartwell Energy Facility is comprised of 2 generators and generated 41.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Hartwell Energy Facility |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Oglethorpe Power Corporation |
| Location | Hart County, GA |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1994 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 174.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,545 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #779 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #59 out of 246 Georgia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #17 out of 45 Georgia Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.4% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.6% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Hartwell Energy Facility
Hartwell Energy Facility Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Hartwell Energy Facility (54538) |
| Plant Address | 415 Smith McGee Hwy, Hartwell, GA 30643 |
| Utility | Oglethorpe Power Corporation (13994) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.33959, -82.81987 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1994 |
| Annual Generation | 174.9 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.4% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.6% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 93-3-00 |
| 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 | Closed Loop Cooling System |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Georgia Transmission Corp (7197) GA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | TRANSCONTINENTAL GAS PIPELINE |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator MAG1 Details Operating April 1994
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 180 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 149.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 176.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 75 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1994 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 12H |
| 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 | 150.96 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 174 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 150.96 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 174 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 |
Generator MAG2 Details Operating April 1994
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 180 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 148.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 176.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 75 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1994 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 12H |
| 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 | 150.87 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 174 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 150.87 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 174 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 |
Hartwell Energy Facility Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Hollidays Bridge Hydro | Honea Path, SC | 9.7 GWh | 28.5 mi |
| Honea Path | Honea Path, SC | 87.0 MWh | 26.9 mi |
| John S Rainey | Starr, SC | 4.2 TWh | 2.7 mi |
| Pelzer Lower | Williamston, SC | 4.7 GWh | 28.5 mi |
| Pelzer Solar I | Pelzer, SC | 2.0 GWh | 28.5 mi |
| Pelzer Upper | Petzer, SC | 4.7 GWh | 29.5 mi |
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| Valenite | Westminster, SC | 50.0 MWh | 25.2 mi |
| W S Lee | Williamston, SC | 5.8 TWh | 28.5 mi |