Sowega Power
2237 Hatcher Hill Rd., Baconton, GA 31716Plant Summary Information
Sowega Power is ranked #24 out of 47 natural gas power plants in Georgia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Sowega Power is comprised of 2 generators and generated 193.3 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Sowega Power |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | SOWEGA Power LLC |
| Location | Mitchell County, GA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1999 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 77.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 831.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,456 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #969 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #87 out of 238 Georgia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #24 out of 47 Georgia Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Sowega Power
Sowega Power Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Sowega Power (7768) |
| Plant Address | 2237 Hatcher Hill Rd., Baconton, GA 31716 |
| Utility | SOWEGA Power LLC (17690) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 31.3869, -84.08 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1999 |
| Annual Generation | 77.2 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 00-144-000 |
| 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 | Floridian Aquifer |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Georgia Transmission Corp (7197) GA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | SOUTHERN NATURAL GAS COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CTG2 Details Operating June 1999
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 49.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 48.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 48.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 37 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 / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| 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 | 48.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 48.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 48.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 48.5 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 CTG3 Details Operating June 1999
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 49.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 48.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 48.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 37 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 / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| 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 | 48.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 48.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 48.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 48.5 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 |
Sowega Power Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Energy Cooperative | 2100 East Exchange PlaceSuite 300, Tucker, GA 30084 | Generator CTG2 | 100.00% |
| Georgia Energy Cooperative | 2100 East Exchange PlaceSuite 300, Tucker, GA 30084 | Generator CTG3 | 100.00% |
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