Belews Creek
3195 Pine Hall Road, Belews Creek, NC 27052Plant Summary Information
Belews Creek is ranked #39 out of 2,255 natural gas power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Belews Creek is comprised of 2 generators and generated 2.4 TWh during the 3-month period between October 2024 to January 2025.
| Plant Name | Belews Creek |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
| Location | Stokes County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1974 |
| Last Update | Jan 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 9.6 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 103.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #67 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #39 out of 2,255 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3 out of 864 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 30 North Carolina Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 75.1% Bituminous Coal : 24.9% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Belews Creek
Belews Creek Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Belews Creek (8042) |
| Plant Address | 3195 Pine Hall Road, Belews Creek, NC 27052 |
| Utility | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.2811, -80.0603 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Jan 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1974 |
| Annual Generation | 9.6 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 75.1% Bituminous Coal : 24.9% |
| 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 | Belews Lake |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS |
Generator 1 Details Operating August 1974
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1245.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1110 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1110 MW |
| Minimum Load | 300 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1974 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / 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 |
| Supercritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BIT / NG |
|---|---|
Generator 2 Details Operating December 1975
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1245.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1110 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1110 MW |
| Minimum Load | 300 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1975 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / 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 |
| Supercritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Belews Creek Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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