2229 MW Conventional Steam Coal (1097 MW) + Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle (1132 MW) operating in Jackson, MS — Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans
2,229 MW
Nameplate Capacity
8
Generators
units
Hybrid (2)
Technology
Conventional Steam Coal + Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
1977
Operating Since
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Mississippi Power Co | Mississippi Power | — |
| Owner(s) | Gulf Power Co, Mississippi Power Co | Southern | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Victor J. Daniel Electric Generating Plant is a major 2-gigawatt, four-unit fossil fuel power plant, generating about 1 GWe from two coal-fired subcritical drum-type units and 1 GWe from its two newer, gas-fired combined-cycle units. Plant Daniel is located in Jackson County, near Escatawpa, Mississippi. Named for Victor J. Daniel Jr., Mississippi Power's fourth president, the plant was designated by Southern Company Services, Inc. Jointly owned by Mississippi Power and Florida Power & Light (FPL), it is the largest generator of electric power in the state of Mississippi.
Read more on WikipediaThe Victor J Daniel Jr plant, located in Jackson County, Mississippi, is the largest power plant in the state and ranks 24th nationally out of 945 plants. The plant has a total capacity of 2229 MW across 8 generators. It is owned by Southern Company and operated by Mississippi Power Co. The plant began operating in 1977 and utilizes both conventional steam coal and natural gas fired combined cycle technologies, making it a hybrid plant. The primary fuel source is natural gas.
In the latest year of available data, the Victor J Daniel Jr plant generated 10,065,892 MWh of electricity, operating at a capacity factor of 51.5%. The plant's installed cost was $1205.24 per kW, according to FERC data. The balancing authority for the plant is Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans, and it is located within the SERC NERC region.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
SERC
Balancing Authority
Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans
Grid Voltage
230 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
845.4K MWh
Latest Month
10.1M MWh
Annual Generation
51.5%
Capacity Factor
$1,293/kW
Installed Cost
$21.7/MWh
Operating Cost
Gulf 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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