Baconton Power Plant
Baconton Power Plant is a 121 MW natural gas power plant in Mitchell County, Georgia, operated by Baconton Power LLC. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here. Its units entered service in 2000.
As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m
- Nameplate capacity
- 121 MW
- 95 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 2
- In service
- 2000
- EIA plant ID
- 55304
Where it is
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- County
- Mitchell County, Georgia
- Coordinates
- 31.3869, -84.08
- Balancing authority
- SOCO
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Baconton Power LLC
- Primary energy source
- Natural gas
- Technologies
- Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
- Status
- Operating
Baconton Power Plant: FAQ
- Where is Baconton Power Plant?
- In Mitchell County, Georgia (GA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
- How big is Baconton Power Plant?
- 121 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Baconton Power Plant?
- EIA-860M names Baconton Power LLC as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
- Is this the same as Baconton Power Plant LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Baconton Power LLC here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Baconton Power Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Baconton Power Plant still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.