Morgan Energy Center
1410 Red Hat Road, Decatur, AL 35601Plant Summary Information
Morgan Energy Center is ranked #7 out of 74 power plants in Alabama in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Morgan Energy Center is comprised of 4 generators and generated 1.3 TWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Morgan Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Morgan Energy Center LLC |
| Location | Morgan County, AL |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2003 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 5.0 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 39.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #215 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #101 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #7 out of 74 Alabama Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 36 Alabama Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Morgan Energy Center
Morgan Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Morgan Energy Center (55293) |
| Plant Address | 1410 Red Hat Road, Decatur, AL 35601 |
| Utility | Morgan Energy Center LLC (29122) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.6397, -87.0639 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2003 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2003 |
| Annual Generation | 5.0 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | EG24-80-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Tennessee River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) AL |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | AMERICAN MIDSTREAM ALA INTRASTATE |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CTG2 Details Operating June 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MEC TVA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 210 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 163 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 174 MW |
| Minimum Load | 64 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2003 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| 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 CTG3 Details Operating June 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MEC TVA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 210 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 163 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 174 MW |
| Minimum Load | 64 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2003 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| 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 STG1 Details Operating June 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | TVA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | TVA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 270 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 293 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 293 MW |
| Minimum Load | 30 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2003 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator CTG1 Details Operating January 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MEC TVA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 210 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 163 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 174 MW |
| Minimum Load | 64 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 2004 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| 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 |
Morgan Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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