McWilliams

28570 US 29 North, Gantt, AL 36038

Plant Summary Information

McWilliams is ranked #10 out of 74 power plants in Alabama in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

McWilliams is comprised of 7 generators and generated 1.1 TWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.

Plant Name	McWilliams
Utility Name	PowerSouth Energy Cooperative
Location	Covington County, AL
Initial Operation Date	December 1954
Last Update	Sep 2025
Annual Generation	3.5 TWh
Annual Consumption	29.0 M MMBtu
Ranked #336 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #184 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #10 out of 74 Alabama Power Plants
Ranked #7 out of 36 Alabama Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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Monthly Net Generation for McWilliams

McWilliams Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	McWilliams (533)
Plant Address	28570 US 29 North, Gantt, AL 36038
Utility	PowerSouth Energy Cooperative (189)
Latitude, Longitude	31.40026, -86.47645
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Sep 2025
Initial Operation Date	December 1954
Annual Generation	3.5 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	Conecuh River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	PowerSouth Energy Cooperative (189)
Grid Voltage	115.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)	SOUTHEAST ALABAMA GAS DISTRICT
Pipeline Name	SOUTHEAST ALABAMA GAS DISTRICT
Natural Gas Storage	No
Liquefied Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Generator 1 Details Operating December 1954

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	MCWM
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	Yes
Nameplate Capacity	7.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	8 MW
Winter Capacity	8 MW
Minimum Load	2.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 1954
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	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 2 Details Operating December 1954

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	MCWM
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	Yes
Nameplate Capacity	7.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	8 MW
Winter Capacity	8 MW
Minimum Load	2.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 1954
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	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 3 Details Operating August 1959

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	MCWM
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	Yes
Nameplate Capacity	25 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	15 MW
Winter Capacity	15 MW
Minimum Load	5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 1959
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	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 4 Details Operating December 1996

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	MCWM
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	Yes
Nameplate Capacity	107 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	109 MW
Winter Capacity	121 MW
Minimum Load	6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 1996
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	109 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	109 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	109 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	109 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	1H
Factors That Limit Switching	No

Generator VAN1 Details Operating January 2002

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	VANN
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	165 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	168 MW
Winter Capacity	203 MW
Minimum Load	90 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	January 2002
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	12H
Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate	22.7 MW
Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate	27.7 MW
Planned Uprate	December 2027
Multiple Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator VAN2 Details Operating January 2002

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	VANN
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	165 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	168 MW
Winter Capacity	203 MW
Minimum Load	90 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	January 2002
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	12H
Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate	22.7 MW
Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate	27.7 MW
Planned Uprate	December 2026
Multiple Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator VAN3 Details Operating January 2002

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	VANN
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	No
Nameplate Capacity	177 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	174 MW
Winter Capacity	186 MW
Minimum Load	60 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	January 2002
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	12H
Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate	10.5 MW
Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate	5.3 MW
Planned Uprate	December 2026
Multiple Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

McWilliams Plant Owners

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

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