Paradise
5562 Rockport Paradise Road, Drakesboro, KY 42337Plant Summary Information
Paradise is ranked #23 out of 2,221 natural gas power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Paradise is comprised of 7 generators and generated 1.4 TWh during the 3-month period between January 2025 to April 2025.
| Plant Name | Paradise |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Tennessee Valley Authority |
| Location | Muhlenberg County, KY |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1963 |
| Last Update | Apr 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 8.3 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 65.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #90 out of 12,299 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #23 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3 out of 56 Kentucky Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 16 Kentucky Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Paradise
Paradise Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Paradise (1378) |
| Plant Address | 5562 Rockport Paradise Road, Drakesboro, KY 42337 |
| Utility | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.2608, -86.9783 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Apr 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1963 |
| Annual Generation | 8.3 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 | Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Green River |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) KY |
| Grid Voltage | 500.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | TEXAS GAS SERVICE |
| Pipeline Name | TEXAS GAS TRANSMISSION LLC |
Generator CTG1 Details Operating April 2017
| 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 | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 231 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 211 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 231 MW |
| Minimum Load | 150 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2017 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator CTG2 Details Operating April 2017
| 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 | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 231 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 211 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 231 MW |
| Minimum Load | 150 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2017 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator CTG3 Details Operating April 2017
| 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 | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 231 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 211 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 231 MW |
| Minimum Load | 150 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2017 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator STG1 Details Operating April 2017
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 467 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 467 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 467 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2017 |
| 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 |
Generator CT5 Details Operating December 2023
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 231.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 221 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 231 MW |
| Minimum Load | 60 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2023 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator CT6 Details Operating December 2023
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 231.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 221 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 231 MW |
| Minimum Load | 60 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2023 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator CT7 Details Operating December 2023
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 231.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 221 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 231 MW |
| Minimum Load | 60 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2023 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Paradise Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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