Rowan

5755 N.C. Hwy 801, Salisbury, NC 28147

Plant Summary Information

Rowan is ranked #10 out of 875 power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Rowan is comprised of 6 generators and generated 1.3 TWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.

Plant Name	Rowan
Utility Name	Southern Power Co
Location	Rowan County, NC
Initial Operation Date	April 2001
Last Update	Feb 2026
Annual Generation	4.8 TWh
Annual Consumption	37.2 M MMBtu
Ranked #233 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #115 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #10 out of 875 North Carolina Power Plants
Ranked #4 out of 27 North Carolina Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 99.0% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.0%

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Rowan Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Rowan (7826)
Plant Address	5755 N.C. Hwy 801, Salisbury, NC 28147
Utility	Southern Power Co (17650)
Latitude, Longitude	35.7314, -80.6019
Generation Dates on File	Jun 2001 to Feb 2026
Initial Operation Date	April 2001
Annual Generation	4.8 TWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 99.0% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.0%

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	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	SERC
Balancing Authority	Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source	Municipality
Ash Impoundment
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) NC
Grid Voltage	230.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)	PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Generator 001 Details Operating April 2001

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	199.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	156.4 MW
Winter Capacity	185.2 MW
Minimum Load	95 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	April 2001
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
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	154 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	178 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	154 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	178 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	6H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	6H
Factors That Limit Switching	No

Generator 002 Details Operating April 2001

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	199.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	162.9 MW
Winter Capacity	184.4 MW
Minimum Load	95 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	April 2001
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
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	154 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	178 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	154 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	178 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	6H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	6H
Factors That Limit Switching	No

Generator 003 Details Operating May 2001

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	199.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	156.1 MW
Winter Capacity	184.6 MW
Minimum Load	95 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	May 2001
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
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	154 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	178 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	154 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	178 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	6H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	6H
Factors That Limit Switching	No

Generator 4 Details Operating June 2003

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	G102
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	199.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	155.5 MW
Winter Capacity	188.5 MW
Minimum Load	58 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 / 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	140.9 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	160.1 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	140.9 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	160.1 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	6H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	6H
Factors That Limit Switching	No

Generator 5 Details Operating June 2003

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	G102
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	199.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	155.5 MW
Winter Capacity	188.5 MW
Minimum Load	58 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	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator STG Details Operating June 2003

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	G102
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	No
Nameplate Capacity	195 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	188 MW
Winter Capacity	188 MW
Minimum Load	59 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

Rowan Plant Owners

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

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