52.5 MW Natural Gas standby in Brunswick, NC — Duke Energy Progress East
52.5 MW
Nameplate Capacity
3
Generators
units
Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Technology
1992
Operating Since
Coordinates
33.9394, -77.9920
County
Brunswick, NC
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Archer Daniels Midland Co | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Archer Daniels Midland Co | — | — |
| Status | Standby | — | — |
The Archer Daniels Midland Southport plant is a 52.5 MW natural gas-fired power plant located in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It began operating in 1992 and is owned and operated by Archer Daniels Midland Co. The plant consists of three natural gas-fired combustion turbine generators. It is connected to the Duke Energy Progress East balancing authority within the SERC NERC region.
The plant ranks as the 17th largest of 20 power plants in North Carolina, and 1094th largest of 1963 plants nationally. Recent news coverage indicates a focus on grid-related topics, with additional interest in industry and regulatory matters.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
SERC
Balancing Authority
Duke Energy Progress East
Grid Voltage
13 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Industrial
Sector
Industrial CHP
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Latest Month
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Annual Generation
0.0%
Capacity Factor
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Market Position
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