Suwannee River
4037 River Road, Live Oak, FL 32060Plant Summary Information
Suwannee River is ranked #59 out of 82 natural gas power plants in Florida in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Suwannee River is comprised of 3 generators and generated 13.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Suwannee River |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Duke Energy Florida, LLC |
| Location | Suwannee County, FL |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1953 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 58.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 740.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,008 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,048 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #254 out of 332 Florida Power Plants | |
| Ranked #59 out of 82 Florida Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.3% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.7% |
| Previous Operator |
Duke Energy Florida, Inc (2013 to 2015) Duke Energy Florida, LLC (2016 to 2025) |
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Suwannee River Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Suwannee River (638) |
| Plant Address | 4037 River Road, Live Oak, FL 32060 |
| Utility | Duke Energy Florida, LLC (6455) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 30.37639, -83.18056 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1953 |
| Annual Generation | 58.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.3% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.7% |
| 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 | Progress Energy Florida (FPC) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Suwannee River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Florida, Inc (6455) FL |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | FLORIDA GAS TRANSMISSION COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator P1 Details Operating October 1980
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 65.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 48 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 65 MW |
| Minimum Load | 30 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1980 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10M |
| 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 | 49 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 68 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 49 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 68 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator P2 Details Operating October 1980
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 65.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 48 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 64 MW |
| Minimum Load | 30 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1980 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator P3 Details Operating November 1980
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 65.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 49 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 65 MW |
| Minimum Load | 30 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1980 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10M |
| 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 | 50 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 68 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 50 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 68 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Suwannee River Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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