Lowman Energy Center
Carson Road, Leroy, AL 36548Plant Summary Information
Lowman Energy Center is ranked #9 out of 75 power plants in Alabama in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Lowman Energy Center is comprised of 2 generators and generated 1.3 TWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.
| Plant Name | Lowman Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | PowerSouth Energy Cooperative |
| Location | Washington County, AL |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1969 |
| Last Update | Aug 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 4.3 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 28.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #252 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #133 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #9 out of 75 Alabama Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 36 Alabama Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Lowman Energy Center
Lowman Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Lowman Energy Center (56) |
| Plant Address | Carson Road, Leroy, AL 36548 |
| Utility | PowerSouth Energy Cooperative (189) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 31.48802, -87.91075 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Aug 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1969 |
| Annual Generation | 4.3 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 | Tombigbee River |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Out of Service |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PowerSouth Energy Cooperative (189) |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV / 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
| Pipeline Name | Other - Please explain in pipeline notes below. |
| Pipeline Notes | NextEra Energy is the pipeline owner |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator LEC1 Details Operating September 2023
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | LECC |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 459 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 394.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 442.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 350 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2023 |
| 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 |
Generator LEC2 Details Operating September 2023
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | LECC |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 273.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 264.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 270.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 130 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2023 |
| 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 |
Lowman Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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