Columbia Energy Center (SC)
100 Calpine Way, Gaston, SC 29053Plant Summary Information
Columbia Energy Center (SC) is ranked #10 out of 190 power plants in South Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Columbia Energy Center (SC) is comprised of 3 generators and generated 889.5 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2024 to October 2024.
| Plant Name | Columbia Energy Center (SC) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc |
| Location | Calhoun County, SC |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 3.2 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 22.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #366 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #220 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #10 out of 190 South Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 25 South Carolina Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.9% |
| Previous Operator |
Columbia Energy LLC (2013 to 2017) Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc (2018 to 2023) |
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Columbia Energy Center (SC) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Columbia Energy Center (SC) (55386) |
| Plant Address | 100 Calpine Way, Gaston, SC 29053 |
| Utility | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc (17539) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.8697, -81.0178 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2004 to Oct 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2004 |
| Annual Generation | 3.2 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.9% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 00-79-000 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Dominion Energy South Carolina (SCEG) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Congaree River (Indirectly) |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Dominion Energy South Carolina (17539) SC |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV / 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | CAROLINA GAS TRANSMISSION CORP |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CT1 Details Operating May 2004
| 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 | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 197 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 166.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 197.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 100 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | Yes |
| Uprate Or Derate Completed | May 2023 |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2004 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 166.7 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 197.8 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 166.7 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 197.8 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 CT2 Details Operating May 2004
| 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 | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 197 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 166.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 197.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 100 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | Yes |
| Uprate Or Derate Completed | May 2023 |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2004 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 151.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 180.1 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 151.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 180.1 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 ST1 Details Operating May 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 274.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 240 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 273 MW |
| Minimum Load | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2004 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Columbia Energy Center (SC) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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