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2229 MW Conventional Steam Coal (1097 MW) + Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle (1132 MW) operating in Jackson, MS — Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans
2,229 MW
Nameplate Capacity
8
Generators
units
Hybrid (2)
Technology
Conventional Steam Coal + Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
1977
Operating Since
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Mississippi Power Co | Mississippi Power | — |
| Owner(s) | Gulf Power Co, Mississippi Power Co | Southern | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Victor J. Daniel Electric Generating Plant is a major 2-gigawatt, four-unit fossil fuel power plant, generating about 1 GWe from two coal-fired subcritical drum-type units and 1 GWe from its two newer, gas-fired combined-cycle units. Plant Daniel is located in Jackson County, near Escatawpa, Mississippi. Named for Victor J. Daniel Jr., Mississippi Power's fourth president, the plant was designated by Southern Company Services, Inc. Jointly owned by Mississippi Power and Florida Power & Light (FPL), it is the largest generator of electric power in the state of Mississippi.
Read more on WikipediaThe Victor J Daniel Jr plant, located in Jackson County, Mississippi, is the largest power plant in the state and ranks 24th nationally out of 945 plants. The plant has a total capacity of 2229 MW across 8 generators. It is owned by Southern Company and operated by Mississippi Power Co. The plant began operating in 1977 and utilizes both conventional steam coal and natural gas fired combined cycle technologies, making it a hybrid plant. The primary fuel source is natural gas.
In the latest year of available data, the Victor J Daniel Jr plant generated 10,065,892 MWh of electricity, operating at a capacity factor of 51.5%. The plant's installed cost was $1205.24 per kW, according to FERC data. The balancing authority for the plant is Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans, and it is located within the SERC NERC region.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Southeast
Market
SEEM Participant
NERC Region
SERC — SERC Reliability Corporation
Balancing Authority
Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans (SOCO)
Grid Voltage
230.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
845.4K MWh
Latest Month
10.1M MWh
Annual Generation
51.5%
Capacity Factor
CO₂ Intensity
1175 lb/MWh
NOx
0.643 lb/MWh
SO₂
0.040 lb/MWh
CH₄
0.059 lb/MWh
N₂O
0.008 lb/MWh
Capacity Factor
48.6%
Annual Net Gen
9488 GWh
CO₂eq
1178 lb/MWh
Subregion
SERC South
Steam turbine · Gulf Power Company · Data from 2015–2020
$1,293/kW
Installed Cost
$1,262/kW
Annual CapEx
$21.7/MWh
Operating Cost
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
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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