Alabama Power is expanding the James M Barry electric generating plant in Alabama with two new 727MW natural gas-fired combined-cycle units (Units 8 and 9), totaling 1.4GW. Unit 8 began operations in November 2023, and Unit 9 is expected to be operational by November 2025.
Vestas has received an order for 100 MW of V136-3.45 MW turbines from Southern Power for the Wildhorse Mountain wind project in Oklahoma. The order includes supply, commissioning, and a 20-year service agreement. Turbine delivery will begin in Q2 2019.
NextEra Energy will acquire Southern Co.'s 100% ownership in Plant Oleander (791 MW gas-fired plant), 65% interest in Stanton Energy Center (gas-fired combined cycle), Gulf Power utility, and Florida City Gas, in a deal valued at about $6.5 billion.