Valenite
7105 South Hwy 11, Westminster, SC 29693Plant Summary Information
Valenite is ranked #22 out of 27 distillate fuel oil power plants in South Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Valenite is comprised of 1 generator and generated 25.5 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Valenite |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Central Electric Power |
| Location | Oconee County, SC |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2003 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 105.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,695 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #839 out of 1,233 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #198 out of 202 South Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #22 out of 27 South Carolina Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Valenite
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Valenite
Valenite Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Valenite (56131) |
| Plant Address | 7105 South Hwy 11, Westminster, SC 29693 |
| Utility | Central Electric Power (59159) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.65724, -83.03832 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2003 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2003 |
| Annual Generation | 105.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Blue Ridge Electric Coop Inc - (SC) (1890) SC |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating July 2003
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2003 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Valenite Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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