Ascend Performance Materials Texas Inc.
FM RD 2917, Alvin, TX 77512Plant Summary Information
Ascend Performance Materials Texas Inc. is ranked #139 out of 313 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Ascend Performance Materials Texas Inc. is comprised of 2 generators and generated 21.3 GWh during the 3-month period between August 2025 to November 2025.
| Plant Name | Ascend Performance Materials Texas Inc. |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Ascend Performance Materials |
| Location | Brazoria County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1993 |
| Last Update | Nov 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 98.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 5.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,540 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #925 out of 2,208 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #529 out of 858 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #139 out of 313 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Ascend Performance Materials Texas Inc. Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Ascend Performance Materials Texas Inc. (10418) |
| Plant Address | FM RD 2917, Alvin, TX 77512 |
| Utility | Ascend Performance Materials (56488) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 29.2558, -95.2103 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Nov 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1993 |
| Annual Generation | 98.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | TRE |
| Balancing Authority | Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO) |
| NAICS Code | Chemical Manufacturing (325) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Brazos River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | CenterPoint Energy (8901) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
| Pipeline Name | KINDER MORGAN TEJAS PIPELINE LLC |
| Pipeline Notes | Our natural gas supplier is Kinder Morgan. |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating June 1993
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1993 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | B |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Other Combustion Technology | No |
| Supercritical Technology | No |
| Ultrasupercritical Technology | No |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN4 Details Operating October 2000
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 46.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 42.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 42.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2000 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | B |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Other Combustion Technology | No |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Ascend Performance Materials Texas Inc. Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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