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GAS POWER PLANTS Β· COAL POWER PLANTS Β· OIL-FIRED POWER PLANTSE C Gaston
E C Gaston is a 2,034 MW operating power plant in Shelby County, Alabama, operated by Alabama Power Co.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Conventional Steam Coal | 952 MW | |
| 1 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 272 MW | |
| 2 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 272 MW | |
| 3 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 272 MW | |
| ST4 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 245 MW | |
| GT4 | Petroleum Liquids | 21 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- Alabama Power Co
- Location
- Shelby County, Alabama
- Balancing authority
- SOCO
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 2,034 MW
- First unit online
- May 1960
- EIA plant ID
- 26
Location
33.2442, -86.4581
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem