Thomas A Smith Energy Facility
925 Loopers Bridge Road, Dalton, GA 30721Plant Summary Information
Thomas A Smith Energy Facility is ranked #32 out of 2,221 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 1.7 TWh during the 3-month period between March 2025 to June 2025.
| Plant Name | Thomas A Smith Energy Facility |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Oglethorpe Power Corporation |
| Location | Murray County, GA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2002 |
| Last Update | Jun 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 7.8 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 63.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #107 out of 12,327 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #32 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #7 out of 246 Georgia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 45 Georgia Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Thomas A Smith Energy Facility
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 Jun 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2002 |
| Annual Generation | 7.8 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 |
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 | 182 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 186 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 | 182 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 186 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 | 305 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 300 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 | 187 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 198 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 | 187 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 198 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 | 310 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 305 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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