41.9 MW Natural Gas operating in Lauderdale, MS — Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans
41.9 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Technology
1971
Operating Since
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Mississippi Power Co | Mississippi Power | — |
| Owner(s) | Mississippi Power Co | Southern | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Sweatt is a 41.9 MW natural gas-fired combustion turbine power plant located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. The plant began operating in 1971 and has one generator. It is owned by Southern Company and operated by Mississippi Power Co. Sweatt is located within the Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans balancing authority and the SERC NERC region. It is ranked as the 22nd largest power plant in Mississippi out of 30, and 1176th nationally out of 1963.
In the most recent year with available data, Sweatt generated 136 MWh of electricity, resulting in a capacity factor of 0.0%. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $80 per kW. The plant's construction and operation have been mentioned in four news articles, primarily focusing on industry trends and deals.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
SERC
Balancing Authority
Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans
Grid Voltage
115 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
0 MWh
Latest Month
136 MWh
Annual Generation
0.0%
Capacity Factor
$82/kW
Installed Cost
$2412.0/MWh
Operating Cost
Mississippi Power Company
Reporting Utility
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
This plant is outside organized wholesale electricity markets (ISOs/RTOs). Nodal pricing data is not available.
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Last updated 2026-03-25
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