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Tiger Bay
278 MW natural gas power plant · Polk County, Florida
- Operating capacity
- 278 MW
- 2 generators
- Main fuel
- Natural gas
- First unit online
- 1997
- Generation, 2023
- 1.1 TWh
Plant details
- EIA plant ID
- 7699
- Operator
- Duke Energy Florida, LLC
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- County
- Polk County
- Balancing authority
- FPC
- Location
- 27.7464, -81.8495
Operating generators
Nameplate capacity and the month each began operating
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| Generator | Fuel | Capacity | Online | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT1Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | Natural gas | 195 MW | Aug 1997 | Operating |
| CW1Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | Natural gas | 82.9 MW | Aug 1997 | Operating |
Generation and emissions, 2023
EPA eGRID annual data
- Net generation
- 1.1 TWh
- Capacity factor
- 46.2%
- CO2 emissions
- 486,729 tons
- CO2 emission rate
- 865 lb/MWh
Nearby power plants
Within 25 miles
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| Plant | Fuel | Capacity | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hines Energy Complex | Natural gas | 2.3 GW | 3.1 mi |
| Mosaic South Pierce Operations | Other | 38.0 MW | 5.6 mi |
| Mulberry Cogeneration Facility | Natural gas | 128 MW | 7.3 mi |
| Jamison Solar (FL) | Solar | 74.5 MW | 7.7 mi |
| Durrance | Solar | 60.0 MW | 8.3 mi |
| Polk | Natural gas | 1.5 GW | 8.7 mi |
| Orange Cogeneration Facility | Natural gas | 157 MW | 8.7 mi |
| Payne Creek Solar | Solar | 70.3 MW | 9.0 mi |
Frequently asked questions
- How much power can Tiger Bay produce?
- Tiger Bay has 278 MW of operating nameplate capacity across 2 generators as of August 2026.
- Who operates Tiger Bay?
- EIA lists Duke Energy Florida, LLC as the operator of Tiger Bay.
- How much electricity did Tiger Bay generate?
- Tiger Bay reported 1.1 TWh of net generation in 2023 and 486,729 tons of carbon dioxide emissions, according to EPA eGRID.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M (August 2026); U.S. EPA eGRID2023 · Data for August 2026