Duke Energy Plans New 1,400-MW Gas Plant in South Carolina
(P&GJ) — Duke Energy plans to build a 1,400-megawatt natural gas power plant in Anderson County, South Carolina, marking the utility’s first new generation request in the state in a decade.
The company announced it will file an application with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina later this year. If approved, construction would begin in 2027, with the facility expected online by early 2031.
The project is aimed at meeting rapidly growing electricity demand driven by economic development and population increases. Duke Energy serves nearly 860,000 customers across 30 South Carolina counties.
The proposed plant will be located on a 200-acre site near Highway 81 South and True Temper Road. It will leverage existing transmission infrastructure and use a low-water design to reduce pressure on local systems. The facility will use natural gas turbines provided by GE Vernova, manufactured in Greenville, S.C.
“This is a critical piece of that strong energy future for the region,” said Tim Pearson, president of Duke Energy South Carolina. “We are at a critical point in planning for South Carolina’s reliable, affordable and resilient energy future.”
The project aligns with near-term actions approved in Duke Energy’s 2024 Carolinas Resource Plan and is supported by South Carolina’s Energy Security Act.
Gov. Henry McMaster praised the effort, calling it a "reliable, forward-looking energy project" essential to meeting rising energy demand. Legislative leaders also voiced support, citing the plant’s role in securing energy capacity for future economic growth.
Community outreach is underway, with residents and stakeholders near the proposed site receiving project information and opportunities to provide feedback.
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