Lowman Energy Center

Carson Road, Leroy, AL 36548

Plant Summary Information

Lowman Energy Center is ranked #9 out of 77 power plants in Alabama in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Lowman Energy Center is comprised of 2 generators and generated 1.1 TWh during the 3-month period between February 2026 to May 2026.

Plant Name	Lowman Energy Center
Utility Name	PowerSouth Energy Cooperative
Location	Washington County, AL
Initial Operation Date	June 1969
Last Update	May 2026
Annual Generation	4.4 TWh
Annual Consumption	30.8 M MMBtu
Ranked #259 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #128 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #9 out of 77 Alabama Power Plants
Ranked #6 out of 36 Alabama Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Lowman Energy Center (56)
Plant Address	Carson Road, Leroy, AL 36548
Utility	PowerSouth Energy Cooperative (189)
Latitude, Longitude	31.48802, -87.91075
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to May 2026
Initial Operation Date	June 1969
Annual Generation	4.4 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	Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans (SOCO)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Tombigbee River
Ash Impoundment	Yes Not Lined Out of Service
Transmission / Distribution Owner	PowerSouth Energy Cooperative (189)
Grid Voltage	115.00 kV / 230.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)	Other - See pipeline notes.
Pipeline Name	Other - Please explain in pipeline notes below.
Pipeline Notes	NextEra Energy is the pipeline owner
Natural Gas Storage	No
Liquefied Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	LECC
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	459 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	380 MW
Winter Capacity	421 MW
Minimum Load	350 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 2023
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	LECC
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	Yes
Nameplate Capacity	273.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	259 MW
Winter Capacity	266 MW
Minimum Load	130 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 2023
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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