Mill Creek (SC)
317 Elm Road, Blacksburg, SC 29702Plant Summary Information
Mill Creek (SC) is ranked #13 out of 25 natural gas power plants in South Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Mill Creek (SC) is comprised of 8 generators and generated 9.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Mill Creek (SC) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
| Location | Cherokee County, SC |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2002 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 38.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 932.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,203 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,212 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #59 out of 190 South Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #13 out of 25 South Carolina Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 95.3% Distillate Fuel Oil : 4.7% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Mill Creek (SC)
Mill Creek (SC) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Mill Creek (SC) (7981) |
| Plant Address | 317 Elm Road, Blacksburg, SC 29702 |
| Utility | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.1597, -81.4306 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2002 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2002 |
| Annual Generation | 38.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 95.3% Distillate Fuel Oil : 4.7% |
| 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 | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Mill Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) SC |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 99.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 71 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 94 MW |
| Minimum Load | 71 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2002 |
|---|---|
| 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 | No |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 71 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 94 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 71 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 94 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 2 Details Operating December 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 99.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 70 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 94 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2002 |
|---|---|
| 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 | No |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 70 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 94 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 70 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 94 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 3 Details Operating December 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 99.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 71 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 95 MW |
| Minimum Load | 71 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2002 |
|---|---|
| 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 | No |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 71 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 95 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 71 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 95 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 4 Details Operating December 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 99.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 70 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 94 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2002 |
|---|---|
| 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 | No |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 70 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 94 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 70 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 94 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 5 Details Operating May 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 99.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 69 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 94 MW |
| Minimum Load | 69 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2003 |
|---|---|
| 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 | No |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 69 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 94 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 69 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 94 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 6 Details Operating May 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 99.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 71 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 92 MW |
| Minimum Load | 71 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2003 |
|---|---|
| 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 | No |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 71 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 92 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 71 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 92 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 7 Details Operating May 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 99.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 70 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 95 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2003 |
|---|---|
| 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 | No |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 70 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 95 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 70 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 92.4 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 8 Details Operating May 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 99.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 71 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 93 MW |
| Minimum Load | 71 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2003 |
|---|---|
| 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 | No |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 71 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 93 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 71 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 93 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Mill Creek (SC) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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