Jack Watson
Lorraine Road, Gulfport, MS 39501Plant Summary Information
Jack Watson is ranked #10 out of 55 power plants in Mississippi in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Jack Watson is comprised of 3 generators and generated 911.3 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Jack Watson |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Mississippi Power Co |
| Location | Harrison County, MS |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1957 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 2.9 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 34.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #395 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #238 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #10 out of 55 Mississippi Power Plants | |
| Ranked #9 out of 29 Mississippi Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Jack Watson
Jack Watson Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Jack Watson (2049) |
| Plant Address | Lorraine Road, Gulfport, MS 39501 |
| Utility | Mississippi Power Co (12686) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 30.4392, -89.0286 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1957 |
| Annual Generation | 2.9 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| 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 | Biloxi River |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Out of Service |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Mississippi Power Co (12686) MS |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | GULF SOUTH PIPELINE COMPANY LP |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating June 1968
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 299.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 236 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 236 MW |
| Minimum Load | 67.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1968 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator A Details Operating June 1970
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 41.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 33 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 41.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 21 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1970 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating May 1973
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 578 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 485 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 485 MW |
| Minimum Load | 156.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1973 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Jack Watson Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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