Decatur Energy Center
2024 Highway Hwy 20, Decatur, AL 35601Plant Summary Information
Decatur Energy Center is ranked #12 out of 75 power plants in Alabama in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Decatur Energy Center is comprised of 4 generators and generated 1.3 TWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.
| Plant Name | Decatur Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Decatur Energy Center LLC |
| Location | Morgan County, AL |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2002 |
| Last Update | Sep 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 3.3 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 25.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #348 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #206 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #12 out of 75 Alabama Power Plants | |
| Ranked #8 out of 36 Alabama Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Decatur Energy Center
Decatur Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Decatur Energy Center (55292) |
| Plant Address | 2024 Highway Hwy 20, Decatur, AL 35601 |
| Utility | Decatur Energy Center LLC (2929) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.6292, -87.0214 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2002 to Sep 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2002 |
| Annual Generation | 3.3 TWh |
| 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Tennessee River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| 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 CTG1 Details Operating June 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC01 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 210.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 180 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 210 MW |
| Minimum Load | 66 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2002 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| 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 |
Generator CTG2 Details Operating June 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC01 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 210.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 180 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 210 MW |
| Minimum Load | 66 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2002 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| 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 |
Generator STG1 Details Operating June 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC01 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 270 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 260 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 265 MW |
| Minimum Load | 30 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2002 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| 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 |
Generator CTG3 Details Operating June 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC01 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 210.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 180 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 210 MW |
| Minimum Load | 66 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2003 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| 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 |
Decatur Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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