Smarr Energy Center
1077 Rumble Rd, Forsyth, GA 31029Plant Summary Information
Smarr Energy Center is ranked #18 out of 47 natural gas power plants in Georgia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Smarr Energy Center is comprised of 2 generators and generated 3.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Smarr Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Oglethorpe Power Corporation |
| Location | Monroe County, GA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1999 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 155.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,619 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #801 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #63 out of 239 Georgia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #18 out of 47 Georgia Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Smarr Energy Center
Smarr Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Smarr Energy Center (7829) |
| Plant Address | 1077 Rumble Rd, Forsyth, GA 31029 |
| Utility | Oglethorpe Power Corporation (13994) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.9842, -83.8464 |
| Generation Dates on File | Feb 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1999 |
| Annual Generation | 155.7 GWh |
| 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 | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Georgia Transmission Corp (7197) GA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | SOUTHERN NATURAL GAS COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1999
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 121 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 96 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 109.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 65 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1999 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 1999
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 121 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 95.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 109.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 65 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1999 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Smarr Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smarr EMC | 2100 East Exchange Place, Tucker, GA 30085 | Generator 1 | 100.00% |
| Smarr EMC | 2100 East Exchange Place, Tucker, GA 30085 | Generator 2 | 100.00% |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Lloyd Shoals | Jackson, GA | 70.3 GWh | 23.3 mi |
| Piedmont Green Power | Barnesville, GA | 390.8 GWh | 16.7 mi |
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| Scherer | Juliette, GA | 7.0 TWh | 5.7 mi |
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| Upson County GA S1 LLC | Thomaston, GA | 5.1 GWh | 25.4 mi |
| Upson Rocky Creek Solar Plant | Thomaston, GA | 1.1 GWh | 29.1 mi |
| Wilkinson DeFore | Gordon, GA | 4.6 GWh | 31.3 mi |
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