Lauderdale
4300 SW 42nd Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33314Plant Summary Information
Lauderdale is ranked #48 out of 81 natural gas power plants in Florida in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Lauderdale is comprised of 7 generators and generated 92.2 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2025 to May 2025.
| Plant Name | Lauderdale |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Florida Power & Light Co |
| Location | Broward County, FL |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1957 |
| Last Update | May 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 276.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,020 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #668 out of 2,220 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #58 out of 308 Florida Power Plants | |
| Ranked #48 out of 81 Florida Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Lauderdale Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Lauderdale (613) |
| Plant Address | 4300 SW 42nd Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33314 |
| Utility | Florida Power & Light Co (6452) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 26.0686, -80.1984 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to May 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1957 |
| Annual Generation | 276.5 GWh |
| 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 | Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Dania Cut-Off Canal |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Florida Power & Light Co (6452) FL |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | FLORIDA GAS TRANSMISSION COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating August 1970
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 34.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 34.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 37.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1970 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10M |
| 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 | 34.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 37.2 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 34.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 37.2 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating August 1970
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 34.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 34.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 37.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1970 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10M |
| 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 | 34.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 37.2 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 34.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 37.2 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 6A Details Operating December 2016
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 229.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 231 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 222 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2016 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10M |
| 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 | 231 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 222 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 231 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 222 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 6B Details Operating December 2016
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 229.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 231 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 222 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2016 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10M |
| 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 | 231 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 222 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 231 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 222 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 6C Details Operating December 2016
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 229.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 231 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 222 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2016 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10M |
| 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 | 231 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 222 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 231 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 222 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 6D Details Operating December 2016
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 229.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 231 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 222 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2016 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10M |
| 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 | 231 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 222 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 231 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 222 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 6E Details Operating December 2016
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 229.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 231 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 222 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2016 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10M |
| 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 | 231 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 222 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 231 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 222 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Lauderdale Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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