E C Gaston
31972 Highway 25 North, Wilsonville, AL 35186Plant Summary Information
E C Gaston is ranked #47 out of 127 coal plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
E C Gaston is comprised of 6 generators and generated 728.2 GWh during the 3-month period between October 2024 to January 2025.
| Plant Name | E C Gaston |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Alabama Power Co |
| Location | Shelby County, AL |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1960 |
| Last Update | Jan 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 3.6 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 40.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #328 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #47 out of 127 Bituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #11 out of 75 Alabama Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 2 Alabama Bituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Bituminous Coal : 56.7% Natural Gas : 43.2% |
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Monthly Net Generation for E C Gaston
E C Gaston Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | E C Gaston (26) |
| Plant Address | 31972 Highway 25 North, Wilsonville, AL 35186 |
| Utility | Alabama Power Co (195) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.24421, -86.45806 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Jan 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1960 |
| Annual Generation | 3.6 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Bituminous Coal : 56.7% Natural Gas : 43.2% |
| 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 | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans (SOCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Coosa River |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Alabama Power Co (195) AL |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | TRANSCONTINENTAL GAS PIPELINE |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 1960
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 272 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 254 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 254 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1960 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating July 1960
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 272 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 256 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 256 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1960 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating June 1961
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 272 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 254 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 254 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1961 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator ST4 Details Operating June 1962
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 244.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 256 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 256 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1962 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
Generator GT4 Details Operating June 1970
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 21.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 16 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20 MW |
| Minimum Load | 16 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1970 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating August 1974
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 952 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 832 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 832 MW |
| Minimum Load | 700 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1974 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Bituminous Coal / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Supercritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
E C Gaston Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power Co | 600 North 18th Street, Birmingham, AL 35291 | Generator 1 | 50.00% |
| Georgia Power Co | P O Box 4545, Atlanta, GA 30302 | Generator 1 | 50.00% |
| Alabama Power Co | 600 North 18th Street, Birmingham, AL 35291 | Generator 2 | 50.00% |
| Georgia Power Co | P O Box 4545, Atlanta, GA 30302 | Generator 2 | 50.00% |
| Alabama Power Co | 600 North 18th Street, Birmingham, AL 35291 | Generator 3 | 50.00% |
| Georgia Power Co | P O Box 4545, Atlanta, GA 30302 | Generator 3 | 50.00% |
| Alabama Power Co | 600 North 18th Street, Birmingham, AL 35291 | Generator GT4 | 50.00% |
| Georgia Power Co | P O Box 4545, Atlanta, GA 30302 | Generator GT4 | 50.00% |
| Alabama Power Co | 600 North 18th Street, Birmingham, AL 35291 | Generator ST4 | 50.00% |
| Georgia Power Co | P O Box 4545, Atlanta, GA 30302 | Generator ST4 | 50.00% |
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