West County Energy Center
20505 State Rd 80, Loxahatchee, FL 33470Plant Summary Information
West County Energy Center is ranked #7 out of 11,835 power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
West County Energy Center is comprised of 12 generators and generated 6.3 TWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.
| Plant Name | West County Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Florida Power & Light Co |
| Location | Palm Beach County, FL |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2009 |
| Last Update | Aug 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 21.1 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 163.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #7 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2 out of 279 Florida Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 85 Florida Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.9% |
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West County Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | West County Energy Center (56407) |
| Plant Address | 20505 State Rd 80, Loxahatchee, FL 33470 |
| Utility | Florida Power & Light Co (6452) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 26.6986, -80.3747 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jul 2009 to Aug 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2009 |
| Annual Generation | 21.1 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.9% |
| 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 | Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Village of Wellington, Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Florida Power & Light Co (6452) FL |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | FLORIDA GAS TRANSMISSION COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 2A Details Operating November 2009
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | WC2 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 298 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 257.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 295.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 232 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 243 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 243 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 202 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 201 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 2B Details Operating November 2009
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | WC2 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 298 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 257.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 295.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 232 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 243 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 243 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 202 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 201 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 2C Details Operating November 2009
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | WC2 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 298 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 257.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 295.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 232 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 243 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 243 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 202 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 201 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 2ST Details Operating November 2009
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | WC2 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 527 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 485.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 482.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 350 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| 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 | 423 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 482.2 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 290 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 268 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 1A Details Operating August 2009
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | WC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 298 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 257.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 295.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 232 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 243 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 243 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 202 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 201 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 1B Details Operating August 2009
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | WC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 298 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 257.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 295.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 232 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 243 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 243 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 202 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 201 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 1C Details Operating August 2009
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | WC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 298 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 257.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 295.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 232 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 243 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 243 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 202 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 201 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 1ST Details Operating August 2009
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | WC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 527 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 486.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 482.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 350 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| 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 | 423 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 482.2 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 290 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 268 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 3A Details Operating May 2011
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | WC3 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 298 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 257.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 295.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 232 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 243 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 243 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 202 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 201 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 3B Details Operating May 2011
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | WC3 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 298 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 257.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 295.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 244 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 243 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 243 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 202 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 201 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 3C Details Operating May 2011
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | WC3 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 298 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 257.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 295.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 232 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 243 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 243 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 202 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 201 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 3ST Details Operating May 2011
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | WC3 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 527 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 486.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 482.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 350 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| 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 | 423 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 486.8 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 290 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 268 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
West County Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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