S O Purdom
Hwy 363, St Marks, FL 32355Plant Summary Information
S O Purdom is ranked #33 out of 334 power plants in Florida in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
S O Purdom is comprised of 2 generators and generated 321.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | S O Purdom |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Tallahassee - (FL) |
| Location | Wakulla County, FL |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1963 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.4 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 11.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #620 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #386 out of 2,218 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #33 out of 334 Florida Power Plants | |
| Ranked #32 out of 82 Florida Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for S O Purdom
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S O Purdom Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | S O Purdom (689) |
| Plant Address | Hwy 363, St Marks, FL 32355 |
| Utility | City of Tallahassee - (FL) (18445) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 30.1623, -84.20067 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1963 |
| Annual Generation | 1.4 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 | City of Tallahassee (TAL) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | St. Marks River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Tallahassee - (FL) (18445) FL |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV / 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | FLORIDA GAS TRANSMISSION COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 8 Details Operating July 2000
| 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 LMP Node Designation | N/A |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | N/A |
| Nameplate Capacity | 180 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 150 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 182 MW |
| Minimum Load | 120 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2000 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 | 150 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 182 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 150 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 182 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 9 Details Operating July 2000
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | N/A |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | N/A |
| Nameplate Capacity | 90.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 72 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 76 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2000 |
| 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 | 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 | 72 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 76 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 72 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 76 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
S O Purdom Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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