Colbert
900 Steam Plant Rd., Tuscumbia, AL 35674Plant Summary Information
Colbert is ranked #25 out of 36 natural gas power plants in Alabama in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Colbert is comprised of 11 generators and generated 19.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Colbert |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Tennessee Valley Authority |
| Location | Colbert County, AL |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1955 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 78.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 4.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,466 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #963 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #60 out of 75 Alabama Power Plants | |
| Ranked #25 out of 36 Alabama Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Colbert
Colbert Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Colbert (47) |
| Plant Address | 900 Steam Plant Rd., Tuscumbia, AL 35674 |
| Utility | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.7439, -87.8486 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1955 |
| Annual Generation | 78.7 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 | Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Tennessee River |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) AL |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | American Midstream Bamagas LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GT1 Details Operating September 1972
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 59.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 45.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 60.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1972 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | 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 | 45.4 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 60.8 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 47.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 59.1 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 GT2 Details Operating September 1972
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 59.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 45.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 60.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1972 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | 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 | 45.4 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 60.8 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 47.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 59.1 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 GT3 Details Operating September 1972
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 59.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 45.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 60.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1972 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | 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 | 45.4 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 60.8 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 47.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 59.1 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 GT4 Details Operating September 1972
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 59.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 45.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 60.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1972 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | 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 | 45.4 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 60.8 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 47.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 59.1 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 GT5 Details Operating September 1972
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 59.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 45.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 60.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1972 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | 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 | 45.4 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 60.8 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 47.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 59.1 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 GT6 Details Operating September 1972
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 59.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 45.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 60.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1972 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | 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 | 45.4 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 60.8 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 47.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 59.1 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 GT7 Details Operating September 1972
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 59.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 45.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 60.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1972 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | 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 | 45.4 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 60.8 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 47.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 59.1 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 GT8 Details Operating September 1972
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 59.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 45.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 60.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1972 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | 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 | 45.4 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 60.8 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 47.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 59.1 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 GT10 Details Operating July 2023
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 231.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 221 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 231 MW |
| Minimum Load | 60 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2023 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GT11 Details Operating July 2023
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 231.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 221 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 231 MW |
| Minimum Load | 60 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2023 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GT9 Details Operating July 2023
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 231.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 221 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 231 MW |
| Minimum Load | 60 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2023 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Colbert Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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