McWilliams
28570 US 29 North, Gantt, AL 36038Plant Summary Information
McWilliams is ranked #13 out of 75 power plants in Alabama in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
McWilliams is comprised of 7 generators and generated 854.5 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2024 to February 2025.
Plant Name | McWilliams |
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Utility Name | PowerSouth Energy Cooperative |
Location | Covington County, AL |
Initial Operation Date | December 1954 |
Last Update | Feb 2025 |
Annual Generation | 3.1 TWh |
Annual Consumption | 25.2 M MMBtu |
Ranked #380 out of 11,993 Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #225 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #13 out of 75 Alabama Power Plants | |
Ranked #9 out of 36 Alabama Natural Gas Power Plants | |
Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for McWilliams
McWilliams Details
Summary Information | |
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Plant Name | McWilliams (533) |
Plant Address | 28570 US 29 North, Gantt, AL 36038 |
Utility | PowerSouth Energy Cooperative (189) |
Latitude, Longitude | 31.40026, -86.47645 |
Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Feb 2025 |
Initial Operation Date | December 1954 |
Annual Generation | 3.1 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 | |
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Regulatory Status | Regulated |
NERC Region | SERC |
Balancing Authority | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans (SOCO) |
NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
Water Source | Conecuh River |
Ash Impoundment | No |
Transmission / Distribution Owner | PowerSouth Energy Cooperative (189) |
Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
Energy Storage | No |
Natural Gas Information | |
Local Distribution Company (LDC) | SOUTHEAST ALABAMA GAS DISTRICT |
Pipeline Name | SOUTHEAST ALABAMA GAS DISTRICT |
Natural Gas Storage | No |
Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 1954
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
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Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
Unit Code | MCWM |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Duct Burners | Yes |
Nameplate Capacity | 7.5 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
Summer Capacity | 9 MW |
Winter Capacity | 9 MW |
Minimum Load | 2.5 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | December 1954 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Natural Gas |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Cofire Fuels | No |
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating December 1954
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
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Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
Unit Code | MCWM |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Duct Burners | Yes |
Nameplate Capacity | 7.5 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
Summer Capacity | 9 MW |
Winter Capacity | 9 MW |
Minimum Load | 2.5 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | December 1954 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Natural Gas |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Cofire Fuels | No |
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating August 1959
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
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Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
Unit Code | MCWM |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Duct Burners | Yes |
Nameplate Capacity | 25 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
Summer Capacity | 22 MW |
Winter Capacity | 22 MW |
Minimum Load | 5 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | August 1959 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Natural Gas |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Cofire Fuels | No |
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating December 1996
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
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Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
Unit Code | MCWM |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
Nameplate Capacity | 107 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
Summer Capacity | 109 MW |
Winter Capacity | 116 MW |
Minimum Load | 6 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | December 1996 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | 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 |
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Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 109 MW |
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 109 MW |
Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 109 MW |
Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 109 MW |
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator VAN1 Details Operating January 2002
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
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Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
Unit Code | VANN |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
Nameplate Capacity | 165 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
Summer Capacity | 171 MW |
Winter Capacity | 205 MW |
Minimum Load | 90 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | January 2002 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Natural Gas |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator VAN2 Details Operating January 2002
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
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Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
Unit Code | VANN |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
Nameplate Capacity | 165 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
Summer Capacity | 168 MW |
Winter Capacity | 205 MW |
Minimum Load | 90 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | January 2002 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Natural Gas |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator VAN3 Details Operating January 2002
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
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Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
Unit Code | VANN |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Duct Burners | No |
Nameplate Capacity | 177 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
Summer Capacity | 176 MW |
Winter Capacity | 185 MW |
Minimum Load | 60 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | January 2002 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Natural Gas |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
McWilliams Plant Owners
Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
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