Coal · United States

Daniel Generating Plant

Daniel Generating Plant is a 500 MW coal-fired power station located in Mississippi, United States. The facility is currently in operation, with its first unit entering service in 1981.

500 MWCapacity
OperatingStatus
1981Start year
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Overview

GEM tracks 2 units or phases at this site (operating 500 MW, retired 500 MW).

Technology: subcritical; fuel: coal: bituminous.

Ownership: Mississippi Power Co (parent company: Southern Co).

Why it matters

  • Coal-fired units are typically run as baseload or mid-merit plants and are the most carbon-intensive form of power generation, which makes their retirement schedules a key indicator of national transition plans.

Units and phases

Unit / phaseCapacityStatusTechnologyStartRetired
Unit 1 500 MW Retired subcritical 1977 2024
Unit 2 500 MW Operating subcritical 1981 2029

Location

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Frequently asked questions

What is the capacity of Daniel Generating Plant?

Daniel Generating Plant has a capacity of 500 MW according to the latest Global Energy Monitor data.

Who owns Daniel Generating Plant?

Mississippi Power Co — parent company: Southern Co.

Where is Daniel Generating Plant located?

It is located in Mississippi, United States. Approximate coordinates: 30.5327, -88.5571.

When did Daniel Generating Plant start operating?

Start year: 1981. Current status: Operating.

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