Myrtle Beach
121 Waterside Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577Plant Summary Information
Myrtle Beach is ranked #12 out of 30 distillate fuel oil power plants in South Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Myrtle Beach is comprised of 5 generators and generated 1.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Myrtle Beach |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | South Carolina Public Service Authority |
| Location | Horry County, SC |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1962 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 1.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 68.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #9,600 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #373 out of 1,267 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #167 out of 189 South Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #12 out of 30 South Carolina Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Myrtle Beach (3320) |
| Plant Address | 121 Waterside Drive Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 |
| Utility | South Carolina Public Service Authority (17543) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.70828, -78.92415 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1962 |
| Annual Generation | 1.9 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 | South Carolina Public Service Authority (SC) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | South Carolina Public Service Authority (17543) SC |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating May 1962
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 11.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1962 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating May 1962
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 26.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 19 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1962 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating August 1972
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 11.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1972 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating August 1972
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 26.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 19 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1972 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating June 1976
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 35.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 21 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 25 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1976 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Myrtle Beach Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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