Lowman Energy Center

Carson Road, Leroy, AL 36548

Plant Summary Information

Lowman Energy Center is ranked #7 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 1.4 TWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.

Plant Name	Lowman Energy Center
Utility Name	PowerSouth Energy Cooperative
Location	Washington County, AL
Initial Operation Date	June 1969
Last Update	Sep 2024
Annual Generation	4.6 TWh
Annual Consumption	30.9 M MMBtu
Ranked #232 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #118 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #7 out of 75 Alabama Power Plants
Ranked #4 out of 36 Alabama Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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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 Sep 2024
Initial Operation Date	June 1969
Annual Generation	4.6 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

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

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

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

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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