E C Gaston
A 2.03 GW natural gas power plant in Shelby, Alabama, owned by Alabama Power Co, commissioned in 1960.
Facility nameplate · EIA Plant ID 26Natural Gas
Nameplate capacity
2.03 GW
Primary fuel
Natural Gas
Commissioned
1960
Owner
Alabama Power Co
Location
Shelby, Alabama
Coordinates
Generation (2024)
3,281.1 GWh
Other fuels
Coal, Oil
Status
Operating
Technology
Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Units
6
Reported annual generation
| Year | GWh | |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6,578.9 | |
| 2016 | 4,280.4 | |
| 2017 | 4,916.6 | |
| 2018 | 6,087.3 | |
| 2019 | 5,688.9 | |
| 2020 | 3,796.9 | |
| 2021 | 4,336 | |
| 2022 | 4,044.9 | |
| 2023 | 3,399.8 | |
| 2024 | 3,281.1 |
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