Thomas A Smith Energy Facility

925 Loopers Bridge Road, Dalton, GA 30721

Plant Summary Information

Thomas A Smith Energy Facility is ranked #20 out of 2,284 natural gas power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Thomas A Smith Energy Facility is comprised of 6 generators and generated 2.7 TWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.

Plant Name	Thomas A Smith Energy Facility
Utility Name	Oglethorpe Power Corporation
Location	Murray County, GA
Initial Operation Date	June 2002
Last Update	Feb 2024
Annual Generation	9.3 TWh
Annual Consumption	67.8 M MMBtu
Ranked #85 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #20 out of 2,284 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #7 out of 222 Georgia Power Plants
Ranked #4 out of 46 Georgia Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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Thomas A Smith Energy Facility Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Thomas A Smith Energy Facility (55382)
Plant Address	925 Loopers Bridge Road Dalton, GA 30721
Utility	Oglethorpe Power Corporation (13994)
Latitude, Longitude	34.7094, -84.9175
Generation Dates on File	Jun 2002 to Feb 2024
Initial Operation Date	June 2002
Annual Generation	9.3 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	Yes
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number	02-28-000

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Regulated
NERC Region	SERC
Balancing Authority	Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans (SOCO)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Municipality
Ash Impoundment
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Georgia Power Co (7140) GA
Grid Voltage	230.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name	EAST TENNESSEE NATURAL GAS LLC
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2022 EIA 860 Report

Generator 1GT1 Details Operating June 2002

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	1
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	147 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	185 MW
Winter Capacity	190 MW

Minimum Load	90 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 2002
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 1GT2 Details Operating June 2002

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	1
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	147 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	185 MW
Winter Capacity	190 MW

Minimum Load	90 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 2002
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 1STG Details Operating June 2002

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	1
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	Yes
Nameplate Capacity	302 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	302 MW
Winter Capacity	311 MW

Minimum Load	90 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 2002
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 2GT1 Details Operating June 2002

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	2
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	147 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	185 MW
Winter Capacity	190 MW
Minimum Load	90 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 2002
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
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

Generator 2GT2 Details Operating June 2002

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	2
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	147 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	185 MW
Winter Capacity	190 MW
Minimum Load	90 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 2002
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
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

Generator 2STG Details Operating July 2002

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	2
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	Yes
Nameplate Capacity	302 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	302 MW
Winter Capacity	310 MW
Minimum Load	90 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 2002
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
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

Thomas A Smith Energy Facility Plant Owners

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

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