Archer Daniels Midland Southport
Archer Daniels Midland Southport is a 53 MW natural gas power plant in Brunswick County, North Carolina, operated by Archer Daniels Midland Co. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1992 and 1995.
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
- 52.5 MW
- 45 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 3
- In service
- 1992–1995
- EIA plant ID
- 54316
Where it is
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- County
- Brunswick County, North Carolina
- Coordinates
- 33.9397, -77.9905
- Balancing authority
- CPLE
- Sector
- Industrial CHP
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Archer Daniels Midland Co
- Primary energy source
- Natural gas
- Technologies
- Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
- Status
- Standby/Backup
Archer Daniels Midland Southport: FAQ
- Where is Archer Daniels Midland Southport?
- In Brunswick County, North Carolina (NC). 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 Archer Daniels Midland Southport?
- 53 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Archer Daniels Midland Southport?
- EIA-860M names Archer Daniels Midland Co 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 Archer Daniels Midland Southport LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Archer Daniels Midland Co 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 "Archer Daniels Midland Southport LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Archer Daniels Midland Southport still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Standby/Backup" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.