L V Sutton Combined Cycle
801 Sutton Stream Plant Road, Wilmington, NC 28401Plant Summary Information
L V Sutton Combined Cycle is ranked #14 out of 873 power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
L V Sutton Combined Cycle is comprised of 5 generators and generated 732.0 GWh during the 3-month period between April 2025 to July 2025.
| Plant Name | L V Sutton Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Duke Energy Progress - (NC) |
| Location | New Hanover County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2013 |
| Last Update | Jul 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 3.4 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 27.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #336 out of 12,530 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #184 out of 2,241 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #14 out of 873 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #9 out of 27 North Carolina Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for L V Sutton Combined Cycle
L V Sutton Combined Cycle Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | L V Sutton Combined Cycle (58697) |
| Plant Address | 801 Sutton Stream Plant Road, Wilmington, NC 28401 |
| Utility | Duke Energy Progress - (NC) (3046) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.28306, -77.98528 |
| Generation Dates on File | Nov 2013 to Jul 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2013 |
| Annual Generation | 3.4 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 | Duke Energy Progress East (CPLE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Sutton Lake (Catfish Creek) |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Progress - (NC) (3046) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CA1 Details Operating November 2013
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | 1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 288 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 268 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 271 MW |
| Minimum Load | 268 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2013 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| 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 | 266 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 271 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 266 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 271 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | UNK |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | UNK |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
Generator CT1 Details Operating November 2013
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | 1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 221 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 173 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 224 MW |
| Minimum Load | 173 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 2013 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| 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 | 170 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 224 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 170 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 224 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
Generator CT2 Details Operating November 2013
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | 1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 221 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 173 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 224 MW |
| Minimum Load | 173 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2013 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| 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 | 171 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 224 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 171 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 224 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
Generator CT004 Details Operating July 2017
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 60.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 42 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 49 MW |
| Minimum Load | 15 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2017 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| 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 | 39 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 49 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 39 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 49 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
Generator CT005 Details Operating July 2017
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 60.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 42 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 48 MW |
| Minimum Load | 15 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2017 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| 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 | 39 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 49 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 39 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 49 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
L V Sutton Combined Cycle Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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