E C Gaston

31972 Highway 25 North, Wilsonville, AL 35186

Plant Summary Information

E C Gaston is ranked #45 out of 129 coal plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

E C Gaston is comprised of 6 generators and generated 1.9 TWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.

Plant NameE C Gaston
Utility NameAlabama Power Co
LocationShelby County, AL
Initial Operation DateMay 1960
Last Update Aug 2024
Annual Generation 3.9 TWh
Annual Consumption 48.7 M MMBtu
Ranked #287 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #45 out of 129 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 : 55.8% Natural Gas : 44.1%

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E C Gaston Details

Summary Information
Plant NameE C Gaston (26)
Plant Address31972 Highway 25 North, Wilsonville, AL 35186
UtilityAlabama Power Co (195)
Latitude, Longitude33.24421, -86.45806
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Aug 2024
Initial Operation DateMay 1960
Annual Generation 3.9 TWh
Fuel Types Bituminous Coal : 55.8% Natural Gas : 44.1%
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusRegulated
NERC RegionSERC
Balancing AuthoritySouthern Company Services, Inc. - Trans (SOCO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water SourceCoosa River
Ash Impoundment Yes   Not Lined   Operating
Transmission / Distribution OwnerAlabama Power Co (195) AL
Grid Voltage 230.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name TRANSCONTINENTAL GAS PIPELINE
Natural Gas StorageNo

Generator 1 Details Operating May 1960

TechnologyNatural Gas Steam Turbine
Prime MoverSteam Turbine
OwnershipJointly Owned
Nameplate Capacity272 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity254 MW
Winter Capacity254 MW
Minimum Load70 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 1960
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Bituminous Coal
Startup SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full LoadOVER
Pulverized Coal TechnologyYes
Subcritical TechnologyYes
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator 2 Details Operating July 1960

TechnologyNatural Gas Steam Turbine
Prime MoverSteam Turbine
OwnershipJointly Owned
Nameplate Capacity272 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity256 MW
Winter Capacity256 MW
Minimum Load70 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJuly 1960
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Bituminous Coal
Startup SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full LoadOVER
Pulverized Coal TechnologyYes
Subcritical TechnologyYes
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator 3 Details Operating June 1961

TechnologyNatural Gas Steam Turbine
Prime MoverSteam Turbine
OwnershipJointly Owned
Nameplate Capacity272 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity254 MW
Winter Capacity254 MW
Minimum Load70 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 1961
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Bituminous Coal
Startup SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full LoadOVER
Pulverized Coal TechnologyYes
Subcritical TechnologyYes
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator ST4 Details Operating June 1962

TechnologyNatural Gas Steam Turbine
Prime MoverSteam Turbine
OwnershipJointly Owned
Nameplate Capacity244.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity256 MW
Winter Capacity256 MW
Minimum Load70 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 1962
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Bituminous Coal
Startup SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full LoadOVER
Pulverized Coal TechnologyYes
Subcritical TechnologyYes
Multiple FuelsYes

Generator GT4 Details Operating June 1970

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipJointly Owned
Nameplate Capacity21.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity16 MW
Winter Capacity20 MW
Minimum Load16 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 1970
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 5 Details Operating August 1974

TechnologyConventional Steam Coal
Prime MoverSteam Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity952 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity832 MW
Winter Capacity832 MW
Minimum Load700 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateAugust 1974
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceBituminous Coal / Natural Gas
Startup SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full LoadOVER
Pulverized Coal TechnologyYes
Supercritical TechnologyYes
Multiple FuelsYes

E C Gaston Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressGeneratorOwnership
Alabama Power Co600 North 18th Street, Birmingham, AL 35291Generator 150.00%
Georgia Power CoP O Box 4545, Atlanta, GA 30302Generator 150.00%
Alabama Power Co600 North 18th Street, Birmingham, AL 35291Generator 250.00%
Georgia Power CoP O Box 4545, Atlanta, GA 30302Generator 250.00%
Alabama Power Co600 North 18th Street, Birmingham, AL 35291Generator 350.00%
Georgia Power CoP O Box 4545, Atlanta, GA 30302Generator 350.00%
Alabama Power Co600 North 18th Street, Birmingham, AL 35291Generator GT450.00%
Georgia Power CoP O Box 4545, Atlanta, GA 30302Generator GT450.00%
Alabama Power Co600 North 18th Street, Birmingham, AL 35291Generator ST450.00%
Georgia Power CoP O Box 4545, Atlanta, GA 30302Generator ST450.00%

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