Big Bend
13031 Wyandotte Road, Apollo Beach, FL 33572Plant Summary Information
Big Bend is ranked #38 out of 2,254 natural gas power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Big Bend is comprised of 7 generators and generated 2.1 TWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.
| Plant Name | Big Bend |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Tampa Electric Co |
| Location | Hillsborough County, FL |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1970 |
| Last Update | Sep 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 7.7 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 58.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #105 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #38 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #10 out of 279 Florida Power Plants | |
| Ranked #10 out of 85 Florida Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 95.1% Bituminous Coal : 4.6% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Big Bend
Big Bend Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Big Bend (645) |
| Plant Address | 13031 Wyandotte Road, Apollo Beach, FL 33572 |
| Utility | Tampa Electric Co (18454) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 27.7944, -82.4036 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1970 |
| Annual Generation | 7.7 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 95.1% Bituminous Coal : 4.6% |
| 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 | Tampa Electric Company (TEC) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Tampa Bay |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Tampa Electric Co (18454) FL |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | Yes |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name |
FLORIDA GAS TRANSMISSION COMPANY GULFSTREAM NATURAL GAS SYSTEM LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator ST1 Details Operating October 1970
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 445.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 335 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 340 MW |
| Minimum Load | 185 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1970 |
| 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 ST4 Details Operating February 1985
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 486 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 437 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 442 MW |
| Minimum Load | 157 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1985 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Bituminous Coal / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| 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 | NG / BIT |
|---|---|
Generator GT4 Details Operating August 2009
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 69.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 56 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 61 MW |
| Minimum Load | 14 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2009 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10M |
| 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 | 56 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 61 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 56 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 61 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 1 Details Operating February 2017
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 19.8 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 19.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 19.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2017 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Parabolic Trough | No |
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| DC Net Capacity | 23 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator BESS1 Details Operating February 2017
| Technology | Batteries |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Battery |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 12.6 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 12.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 12.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 2017 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Electricity used for energy storage |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Energy Storage Details | |
| Nameplate Energy Capacity MWH | 25.2 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Charge Rate | 12.6 MW |
| Maximum Discharge Rate | 12.6 MW |
| Storage Technology | LIB |
| Nameplate Reactive Power Rating | 10 |
| Storage Enclosure Type | CS |
| Arbitrage | Yes |
| System Peak Shaving | Yes |
| Excess Wind And Solar Generation | P |
| Ac Coupled | Yes |
| Direct Support Of Another Unit | Yes |
| Direct Support Plant Id | 645 |
| Direct Support Gen Id | 1 |
| Support T D Asset | No |
Generator GT5 Details Operating December 2021
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 397.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 360 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 390 MW |
| Minimum Load | 120 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2021 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator GT6 Details Operating December 2021
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 397.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 360 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 390 MW |
| Minimum Load | 120 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2021 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Big Bend Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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| Big Bend Floating Solar I | Gibsonton, FL | 1.7 GWh | 0.7 mi |
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| Little Manatee River Solar | Ruskin, FL | 135.8 GWh | 7.1 mi |
| Manatee | Parrish, FL | 7.1 TWh | 13.5 mi |
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| Riverside Solar | Ruskin, FL | 105.8 GWh | 8.7 mi |
| TIA Solar | Tampa, FL | 3.2 GWh | 14.2 mi |
| Wimauma Solar | Wimauma, FL | 132.3 GWh | 9.6 mi |