Rowan
5755 N.C. Hwy 801, Salisbury, NC 28147Plant Summary Information
Rowan is ranked #11 out of 862 power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Rowan is comprised of 6 generators and generated 1.2 TWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.
| Plant Name | Rowan |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Southern Power Co |
| Location | Rowan County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2001 |
| Last Update | Aug 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 4.2 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 33.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #262 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #143 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #11 out of 862 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 30 North Carolina Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.6% |
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Rowan Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Rowan (7826) |
| Plant Address | 5755 N.C. Hwy 801, Salisbury, NC 28147 |
| Utility | Southern Power Co (17650) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.7314, -80.6019 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2001 to Aug 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2001 |
| Annual Generation | 4.2 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.6% |
| 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 001 Details Operating April 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 199.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 156.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 185.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 95 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2001 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 154 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 178 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 154 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 178 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 002 Details Operating April 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 199.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 162.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 184.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 95 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2001 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 154 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 178 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 154 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 178 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 003 Details Operating May 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 199.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 156.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 184.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 95 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2001 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 154 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 178 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 154 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 178 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating June 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | G102 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 199.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 155.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 188.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 58 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2003 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 140.9 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 160.1 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 140.9 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 160.1 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating June 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | G102 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 199.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 155.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 188.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 58 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2003 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| 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 STG Details Operating June 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | G102 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 195 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 188 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 188 MW |
| Minimum Load | 59 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2003 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| 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 |
Rowan Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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