Where is Sewell Creek Energy?

In Polk 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 Sewell Creek Energy?

570 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Sewell Creek Energy?

EIA-860M names Oglethorpe Power Corporation 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 Sewell Creek Energy LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Oglethorpe Power Corporation 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 "Sewell Creek Energy LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Sewell Creek Energy still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Sewell Creek Energy

Sewell Creek Energy is a 570 MW natural gas power plant in Polk County, Georgia, operated by Oglethorpe Power Corporation. EIA-860M lists 4 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: 570 MW; 445.5 MW net summer
Generating units: 4
In service: 2000
EIA plant ID: 7813

Where it is

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County: Polk County, Georgia
Coordinates: 33.9486, -85.2769
Balancing authority: SOCO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Oglethorpe Power Corporation
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Operating

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Sewell Creek Energy: FAQ

Where is Sewell Creek Energy?: In Polk 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 Sewell Creek Energy?: 570 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Sewell Creek Energy?: EIA-860M names Oglethorpe Power Corporation 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 Sewell Creek Energy LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Oglethorpe Power Corporation 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 "Sewell Creek Energy LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Sewell Creek Energy still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.