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117.9 MW Distillate Oil operating in Beaufort, SC — South Carolina Public Service Authority
117.9 MW
Nameplate Capacity
3
Generators
units
Petroleum Liquids
Technology
1973
Operating Since
Coordinates
32.2089, -80.6988
County
Beaufort, SC
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | South Carolina Public Service Authority | South Carolina Public Service Authority | — |
| Owner(s) | South Carolina Public Service Authority | South Carolina Public Service Authority | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Hilton Head plant is a 117.9 MW petroleum-fueled power plant located in Beaufort County, South Carolina. It began operating in 1973 and has three generators utilizing petroleum liquids technology. The plant is owned and operated by the South Carolina Public Service Authority. It is within the South Carolina Public Service Authority balancing authority and the SERC NERC region.
In the most recent year with available data, the Hilton Head plant generated 700 MWh of electricity, resulting in a capacity factor of 0.1%. The plant is ranked 1 out of 2 similar plants in South Carolina, and 55 out of 60 nationally.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Southeast
Market
SEEM Participant
NERC Region
SERC — SERC Reliability Corporation
Balancing Authority
South Carolina Public Service Authority (SC)
Grid Voltage
115.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
State
Sector
Electric Utility
117 MWh
Latest Month
700 MWh
Annual Generation
0.1%
Capacity Factor
2013
$765/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $90.1M
This plant's balancing authority participates in the Southeast Energy Exchange Market (SEEM). SEEM is a bilateral exchange — no public nodal pricing.
Last updated 2026-03-26
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