BASF Freeport Works
602 Copper Rd, Feeeport, TX 77541Plant Summary Information
BASF Freeport Works is ranked #99 out of 313 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
BASF Freeport Works is comprised of 2 generators and generated 117.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | BASF Freeport Works |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | BASF Corporation |
| Location | Brazoria County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1999 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 537.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 7.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,293 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #545 out of 2,208 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #264 out of 858 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #99 out of 313 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for BASF Freeport Works
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BASF Freeport Works Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | BASF Freeport Works (55311) |
| Plant Address | 602 Copper Rd, Feeeport, TX 77541 |
| Utility | BASF Corporation (1182) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 29.002, -95.394 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1999 |
| Annual Generation | 537.4 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 99-39-000 |
| 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 | |
| Pipeline Name | HOUSTON PL CO LP |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating May 1999
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 81 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 75 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 85 MW |
| Minimum Load | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1999 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating June 1999
| Technology | All Other |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 11.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 11.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 11.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1999 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Waste Heat |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
BASF Freeport Works Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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