Walton Discover Power Facility
215 Lee County Road 315, Smiths, AL 36877Plant Summary Information
Walton Discover Power Facility is ranked #34 out of 36 natural gas power plants in Alabama in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Walton Discover Power Facility is comprised of 2 generators and generated 47.7 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Walton Discover Power Facility |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Walton Discover LLC |
| Location | Lee County, AL |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1999 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 195.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,312 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2,099 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #74 out of 75 Alabama Power Plants | |
| Ranked #34 out of 36 Alabama Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
South Eastern Elec Devt Corp (2013 to 2015) Walton Discover LLC (2016 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Walton Discover Power Facility
Walton Discover Power Facility Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Walton Discover Power Facility (55138) |
| Plant Address | 215 Lee County Road 315, Smiths, AL 36877 |
| Utility | Walton Discover LLC (60492) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.54098, -85.03888 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jul 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1999 |
| Annual Generation | 195.0 MWh |
| 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 | 99-11-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans (SOCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Georgia Transmission Corp (7197) |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
| Pipeline Notes | Southern Natural Gas (SONAT) |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator UN1 Details Operating June 1999
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 51.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 50 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 50 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1999 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup 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 UN2 Details Operating June 1999
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 51.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 50 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 50 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1999 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup 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 |
Walton Discover Power Facility Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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