McIntosh (AL)
Hwy 43, Mile 37.5, McIntosh, AL 36553Plant Summary Information
McIntosh (AL) is ranked #38 out of 77 power plants in Alabama in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
McIntosh (AL) is comprised of 5 generators and generated 76.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | McIntosh (AL) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | PowerSouth Energy Cooperative |
| Location | Washington County, AL |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1991 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 315.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 4.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,965 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #647 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #38 out of 77 Alabama Power Plants | |
| Ranked #20 out of 36 Alabama Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.9% |
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McIntosh (AL) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | McIntosh (AL) (7063) |
| Plant Address | Hwy 43, Mile 37.5, McIntosh, AL 36553 |
| Utility | PowerSouth Energy Cooperative (189) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 31.2546, -88.0299 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1991 |
| Annual Generation | 315.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.9% |
| 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 | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PowerSouth Energy Cooperative (189) |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | Yes |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | CLARKE MOBILE COUNTIES GAS DISTRICT |
| Pipeline Name | CLARKE MOBILE COUNTIES GAS DISTRICT |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1991
| Technology | Natural Gas with Compressed Air Storage |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Compressed Air |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 110 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 25 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 25 MW |
| Minimum Load | 25 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1991 |
| 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 |
| Energy Storage Details | |
| Nameplate Energy Capacity MWH | 110 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Charge Rate | 52 MW |
| Maximum Discharge Rate | 110 MW |
| Nameplate Reactive Power Rating | 0.9 |
| Storage Enclosure Type | BL |
| Load Following | Yes |
| System Peak Shaving | Yes |
| Load Management | Yes |
| Voltage Or Reactive Power Support | Yes |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 1998
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 113 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 110 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 120 MW |
| Minimum Load | 65 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1998 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 114 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 120 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 114 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 120 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 |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 3 Details Operating June 1998
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 113 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 110 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 120 MW |
| Minimum Load | 65 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1998 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 114 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 120 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 114 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 120 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 |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 4 Details Operating December 2010
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 170 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 169 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 214 MW |
| Minimum Load | 111 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2010 |
| 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 |
Generator 5 Details Operating December 2010
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 170 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 166 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 211 MW |
| Minimum Load | 111 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2010 |
| 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 |
McIntosh (AL) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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