Warren F Sam Beasley Generation Station
217 Artisan Drive, Smyrna, DE 19977Plant Summary Information
Warren F Sam Beasley Generation Station is ranked #8 out of 34 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 35.8 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| 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 | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 83.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 970.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,765 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,018 out of 2,218 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #8 out of 34 Delaware Power Plants | |
| Ranked #7 out of 10 Delaware Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 80.7% Distillate Fuel Oil : 19.3% |
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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 Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2002 |
| Annual Generation | 83.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 80.7% Distillate Fuel Oil : 19.3% |
| 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 |
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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