Pensacola Florida Plant
3000 Old Chemstrand Rd, Cantonment, FL 32533Plant Summary Information
Pensacola Florida Plant is ranked #45 out of 334 power plants in Florida in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Pensacola Florida Plant is comprised of 4 generators and generated 98.8 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | Pensacola Florida Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Ascend Performance Materials LLC |
| Location | Escambia County, FL |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1953 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 458.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 10.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,488 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #579 out of 2,218 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #45 out of 334 Florida Power Plants | |
| Ranked #41 out of 82 Florida Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Pensacola Florida Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Pensacola Florida Plant (10416) |
| Plant Address | 3000 Old Chemstrand Rd, Cantonment, FL 32533 |
| Utility | Ascend Performance Materials LLC (56600) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 30.5958, -87.2525 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1953 |
| Annual Generation | 458.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 80-24-000; 93-33-000 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans (SOCO) |
| NAICS Code | Chemical Manufacturing (325) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Escambia |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Florida Power & Light Co (6452) FL |
| Grid Voltage | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name |
GULF SOUTH PIPELINE COMPANY LP FLORIDA GAS TRANSMISSION COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating September 1953
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1953 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Other Gas / Waste/Other Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| 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 | 5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating January 1957
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1957 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Other Gas / Waste/Other Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | No |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
Generator GEN3 Details Operating March 1958
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1958 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Other Gas / Waste/Other Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | No |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 6 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 6 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 6 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 6 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
Generator GEN4 Details Operating August 1993
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 86 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 82 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 100 MW |
| Minimum Load | 30 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1993 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Other Gas / Waste/Other Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Pensacola Florida Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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