Sowega Power

2237 Hatcher Hill Rd., Baconton, GA 31716

Plant Summary Information

Sowega Power is ranked #23 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 NameSowega Power
Utility NameSOWEGA Power LLC
LocationMitchell County, GA
Initial Operation DateJune 1999
Last Update Dec 2023
Annual Generation 77.2 GWh
Annual Consumption 831.5 k MMBtu
Ranked #3,479 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #969 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #89 out of 240 Georgia Power Plants
Ranked #23 out of 47 Georgia Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas

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Monthly Net Generation for Sowega Power

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Sowega Power Details

Summary Information
Plant NameSowega Power (7768)
Plant Address2237 Hatcher Hill Rd., Baconton, GA 31716
UtilitySOWEGA Power LLC (17690)
Latitude, Longitude31.3869, -84.08
Generation Dates on FileMay 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation DateJune 1999
Annual Generation 77.2 GWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusYes
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number00-144-000
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusRegulated
NERC RegionSERC
Balancing AuthoritySouthern Company Services, Inc. - Trans (SOCO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water SourceFloridian Aquifer
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerGeorgia Transmission Corp (7197) GA
Grid Voltage 230.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name SOUTHERN NATURAL GAS COMPANY
Natural Gas StorageNo

Generator CTG2 Details Operating June 1999

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity49.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity48.5 MW
Winter Capacity48.5 MW
Minimum Load37 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 1999
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasYes
Multifuel Details
Switch When OperatingYes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas48.5 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas48.5 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil48.5 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil48.5 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas1H
Factors That Limit SwitchingYes
Storage LimitsYes
Air Permit LimitsYes

Generator CTG3 Details Operating June 1999

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity49.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity48.5 MW
Winter Capacity48.5 MW
Minimum Load37 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 1999
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasYes
Multifuel Details
Switch When OperatingYes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas48.5 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas48.5 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil48.5 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil48.5 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas1H
Factors That Limit SwitchingYes
Storage LimitsYes
Air Permit LimitsYes

Sowega Power Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressGeneratorOwnership
Georgia Energy Cooperative2100 East Exchange PlaceSuite 300, Tucker, GA 30084Generator CTG2100.00%
Georgia Energy Cooperative2100 East Exchange PlaceSuite 300, Tucker, GA 30084Generator CTG3100.00%

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