Overview
H Allen Franklin Combined Cycle is a 1,995.7 MW CCGT power plant in Alabama, United States, operated by Southern Power Co. It runs on natural gas and is currently operational.
H Allen Franklin Combined Cycle is a natural gas-fired combined cycle power plant located in Alabama, United States, with a capacity of 1,995.7 MW. Owned and operated by Southern Power Co, the facility is currently operational and plays a significant role in the regional power grid. The plant utilizes combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) technology, which offers higher efficiency and lower emissions compared to traditional coal-fired plants. As a CCGT facility, it benefits from the flexibility to ramp up and down quickly, supporting grid stability and integration of renewable energy sources. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act and associated programs such as the Acid Rain Program and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR). With a capacity of nearly 2,000 MW, H Allen Franklin Combined Cycle is a large-scale power generation asset. Its use of natural gas as a primary fuel results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to coal, contributing to improved air quality in the region. The plant's strategic location in Alabama supports electricity supply for residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the southeastern United States.
Environmental context
The plant's use of natural gas and CCGT technology results in a lower environmental footprint compared to coal-fired generation, with reduced emissions of CO2, SOx, and NOx. Its location in Alabama, a state with a mix of industrial and natural landscapes, means the facility operates under US EPA regulations that set emission limits and require monitoring. The plant's capacity and efficiency help displace older, less efficient units, contributing to regional air quality improvements.
Frequently asked questions
H Allen Franklin Combined Cycle is located in Alabama, United States, at coordinates 32.607800, -85.097500.
It is a combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plant that uses natural gas as its primary fuel.
The plant is owned and operated by Southern Power Co.
The plant has a capacity of 1,995.7 megawatts (MW).
As a US power plant, it operates under the Clean Air Act, including the Acid Rain Program and CSAPR, which regulate emissions of SO2, NOx, and other pollutants.