Washington County Cogeneration Facility
Highway 43, McIntosh, AL 36553Plant Summary Information
Washington County Cogeneration Facility is ranked #20 out of 77 power plants in Alabama in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Washington County Cogeneration Facility is comprised of 2 generators and generated 181.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Washington County Cogeneration Facility |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Alabama Power Co |
| Location | Washington County, AL |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1999 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 810.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 8.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #885 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #476 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #20 out of 77 Alabama Power Plants | |
| Ranked #15 out of 36 Alabama Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Washington County Cogeneration Facility
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Washington County Cogeneration Facility Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Washington County Cogeneration Facility (7697) |
| Plant Address | Highway 43, McIntosh, AL 36553 |
| Utility | Alabama Power Co (195) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 31.26423, -88.00267 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1999 |
| Annual Generation | 810.5 GWh |
| 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 | 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 | City Water |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Alabama Power Co (195) AL |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | FLORIDA GAS TRANSMISSION COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating February 1999
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | G523 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 82.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 75 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 82 MW |
| Minimum Load | 75 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1999 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating February 1999
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | G523 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 39.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 25 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 25 MW |
| Minimum Load | 25 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1999 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Washington County Cogeneration Facility Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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