Warren F Sam Beasley Generation Station

217 Artisan Drive, Smyrna, DE 19977

Plant Summary Information

Warren F Sam Beasley Generation Station is ranked #9 out of 30 power plants in Delaware in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Warren F Sam Beasley Generation Station is comprised of 2 generators and generated 8.1 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2025 to May 2025.

Plant Name	Warren F Sam Beasley Generation Station
Utility Name	Delaware Municipal Electric Corp
Location	Kent County, DE
Initial Operation Date	April 2002
Last Update	May 2025
Annual Generation	68.2 GWh
Annual Consumption	851.2 k MMBtu
Ranked #3,711 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,002 out of 2,220 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #9 out of 30 Delaware Power Plants
Ranked #7 out of 10 Delaware Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 99.4% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.6%

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Warren F Sam Beasley Generation Station Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Warren F Sam Beasley Generation Station (7962)
Plant Address	217 Artisan Drive, Smyrna, DE 19977
Utility	Delaware Municipal Electric Corp (5084)
Latitude, Longitude	39.27918, -75.62393
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2003 to May 2025
Initial Operation Date	April 2002
Annual Generation	68.2 GWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 99.4% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.6%

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	RFC
Balancing Authority	PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Smyrna Municipal Water
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Delmarva Power (5027) DE
Grid Voltage	138.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name	EASTERN SHORE NATURAL GAS CO
Natural Gas Storage	No
Liquefied Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Generator 001 Details Operating April 2002

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	Clayton 13 KV G1
Nameplate Capacity	45 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	48 MW
Winter Capacity	48 MW
Minimum Load	2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	April 2002
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	1H
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	46.6 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	46.6 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	46.6 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	46.6 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 002 Details Operating November 2012

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	Clayton 13 KV G2
Nameplate Capacity	51 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	50 MW
Winter Capacity	50 MW
Minimum Load	2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	November 2012
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	1H
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	49 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	49 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	49 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

Warren F Sam Beasley Generation Station Plant Owners

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

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#995	D G Hunter	Alexandria, LA	69.0 GWh
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#1001	Univ of Massachusetts Medical Center	Worcester, MA	68.7 GWh
#1003	North 1st	Brooklyn, NY	67.6 GWh
#1004	Brownsville Peaking Power	Brownsville, TN	67.5 GWh
#1005	McKittrick Cogen	McKittrick, CA	67.5 GWh
#1006	R M Schahfer	Wheatfield, IN	1.8 TWh
#1007	Pio Pico Energy Center	San Diego, CA	65.9 GWh
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#1010	Dan E Karn	Essexville, MI	71.3 GWh
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