Jack McDonough
5551 South Cobb Drive, Smyrna, GA 30080Plant Summary Information
Jack McDonough is ranked #19 out of 11,835 power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Jack McDonough is comprised of 11 generators and generated 5.2 TWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.
| Plant Name | Jack McDonough |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Georgia Power Co |
| Location | Cobb County, GA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1971 |
| Last Update | Aug 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 18.3 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 137.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #19 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2 out of 238 Georgia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 47 Georgia Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Jack McDonough
Jack McDonough Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Jack McDonough (710) |
| Plant Address | 5551 South Cobb Drive, Smyrna, GA 30080 |
| Utility | Georgia Power Co (7140) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.8239, -84.4758 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Aug 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1971 |
| Annual Generation | 18.3 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans (SOCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Chattahoochee River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Georgia Power Co (7140) GA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | ATLANTA GAS LT CO |
| Pipeline Name | SOUTHERN NATURAL GAS COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 3A Details Operating May 1971
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 41.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 32 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 40 MW |
| Minimum Load | 32 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1971 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| 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 | 32 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 40 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 32 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 40 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 3B Details Operating May 1971
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 41.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 32 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 40 MW |
| Minimum Load | 32 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1971 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| 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 | 32 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 40 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 32 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 40 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 4 Details Operating December 2011
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | G104 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 369 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 360 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 360 MW |
| Minimum Load | 209 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator CT4A Details Operating December 2011
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | G104 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 276.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 237.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 276.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 150 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2011 |
| 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 | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | No |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 223 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 265 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 223 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 265 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 CT4B Details Operating December 2011
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | G104 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 276.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 237.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 276.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 150 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 6 Details Operating October 2012
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | G106 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 369 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 345 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 345 MW |
| Minimum Load | 209 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 6ACT Details Operating October 2012
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | G106 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 276.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 233 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 274.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 150 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 6BCT Details Operating October 2012
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | G106 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 276.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 233 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 274.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 150 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating April 2012
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | G105 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 369 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 360 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 360 MW |
| Minimum Load | 209 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 5ACT Details Operating April 2012
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | G105 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 276.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 232.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 271 MW |
| Minimum Load | 150 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | No |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 231.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 269 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 231.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 269 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 5BCT Details Operating April 2012
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | G105 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 276.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 232.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 271 MW |
| Minimum Load | 150 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Jack McDonough Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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