McWilliams
28570 US 29 North, Gantt, AL 36038Plant Summary Information
McWilliams is ranked #13 out of 74 power plants in Alabama in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
McWilliams is comprised of 7 generators and generated 668.8 GWh during the 3-month period between January 2025 to April 2025.
| Plant Name | McWilliams |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | PowerSouth Energy Cooperative |
| Location | Covington County, AL |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1954 |
| Last Update | Apr 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 3.2 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 25.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #367 out of 12,299 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #214 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #13 out of 74 Alabama Power Plants | |
| Ranked #9 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 Apr 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1954 |
| Annual Generation | 3.2 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 |
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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