Victor J Daniel Jr
13201 Highway 63, Escatawpa, MS 39552Plant Summary Information
Victor J Daniel Jr is ranked #3 out of 52 power plants in Mississippi in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Victor J Daniel Jr is comprised of 8 generators and generated 1.9 TWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Victor J Daniel Jr |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Mississippi Power Co |
| Location | Jackson County, MS |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1977 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 6.2 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 80.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #160 out of 11,623 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #119 out of 2,187 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3 out of 52 Mississippi Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 28 Mississippi Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 75.2% Subbituminous Coal : 23.1% Bituminous Coal : 1.6% |
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Victor J Daniel Jr Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Victor J Daniel Jr (6073) |
| Plant Address | 13201 Highway 63, Escatawpa, MS 39552 |
| Utility | Mississippi Power Co (12686) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 30.5322, -88.5553 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1977 |
| Annual Generation | 6.2 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 75.2% Subbituminous Coal : 23.1% Bituminous Coal : 1.6% |
| 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 | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans (SOCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Mississippi Power Co (12686) MS |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name |
GULF SOUTH PIPELINE COMPANY LP SOUTHEAST SUPPLY HEADER |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating September 1977
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 548.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 502 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 502 MW |
| Minimum Load | 165 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1977 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2027 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal / Bituminous Coal / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BIT / SUB / DFO |
|---|---|
Generator 2 Details Operating June 1981
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 548.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 502 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 502 MW |
| Minimum Load | 165 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1981 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2027 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal / Bituminous Coal / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BIT / SUB / DFO |
|---|---|
Generator 4 Details Operating April 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | 4 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 185.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 559 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 588 MW |
| Minimum Load | 110 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2001 |
| 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 |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 19 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 8 MW |
| Planned Uprate | May 2024 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 4CT Details Operating April 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | 4 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 185.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Minimum Load | 110 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2001 |
|---|---|
| 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 4ST Details Operating April 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | 4 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 195.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Minimum Load | 145 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2001 |
|---|---|
| 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 3 Details Operating May 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | 3 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 185.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 563 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 587.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 110 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2001 |
| 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 3CT Details Operating May 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | 3 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 185.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Minimum Load | 110 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2001 |
|---|---|
| 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 3ST Details Operating May 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | 3 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 195.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Minimum Load | 145 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2001 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Victor J Daniel Jr Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Power Co | One Energy Place, Pensacola, FL 32520 | Generator 1 | 50.00% |
| Mississippi Power Co | 2992 West Beach Boulevard, Gulfport, MS 39501 | Generator 1 | 50.00% |
| Gulf Power Co | One Energy Place, Pensacola, FL 32520 | Generator 2 | 50.00% |
| Mississippi Power Co | 2992 West Beach Boulevard, Gulfport, MS 39501 | Generator 2 | 50.00% |
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