How many oil-fired power plants are planned in South Carolina?

1, for 114 MW of nameplate capacity. These are generators developers have reported to EIA, not generators that exist.

What do the status letters mean?

EIA files each planned generator under a status: regulatory approvals pending, under construction at or below half complete, under construction more than half complete, construction complete but not yet in commercial operation, or planned but not yet started. Each row shows its own.

Do these projects always get built?

No. EIA keeps a separate Canceled or Postponed sheet, and projects move between the sheets month to month. This page is the Planned sheet for 2026-07 and nothing more.

Planned oil-fired power plants in South Carolina

What EIA-860M's Planned sheet says is coming in South Carolina: 1 oil-fired power plants totalling 114 MW, each with the in-service year its developer reported and the construction status EIA records. A planned project is not a built one.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Planned projects: 1; 2 generating units
Proposed capacity: 114 MW
Earliest in-service year: 2027
Latest in-service year: 2027

Map of planned oil-fired power plants in South Carolina

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List of planned oil-fired power plants in South Carolina

Planned oil-fired power plants in South Carolina

WinyahPetroleum Liquids	South Carolina Public Service Authority	Georgetown	114	2	2027	Planned for installation

Where they are in the build

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Planned oil-fired power plants in South Carolina: FAQ

How many oil-fired power plants are planned in South Carolina?: 1, for 114 MW of nameplate capacity. These are generators developers have reported to EIA, not generators that exist.
What do the status letters mean?: EIA files each planned generator under a status: regulatory approvals pending, under construction at or below half complete, under construction more than half complete, construction complete but not yet in commercial operation, or planned but not yet started. Each row shows its own.
Do these projects always get built?: No. EIA keeps a separate Canceled or Postponed sheet, and projects move between the sheets month to month. This page is the Planned sheet for 2026-07 and nothing more.