Baytown Energy Center
8605 FM 1405, Baytown, TX 77520Plant Summary Information
Baytown Energy Center is ranked #34 out of 799 power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Baytown Energy Center is comprised of 4 generators and generated 1.2 TWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Baytown Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Baytown Energy Center LLC |
| Location | Chambers County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2002 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 4.0 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 38.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #288 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #147 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #34 out of 799 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #24 out of 314 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Baytown Energy Center
Baytown Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Baytown Energy Center (55327) |
| Plant Address | 8605 FM 1405, Baytown, TX 77520 |
| Utility | Baytown Energy Center LLC (2838) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 29.7731, -94.9019 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2002 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2002 |
| Annual Generation | 4.0 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 01-41-000 |
| 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 | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP CHP (3) |
| Water Source | Coastal Water Authority/Muncpl |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | CenterPoint Energy (8901) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name |
KINDER MORGAN TEJAS PIPELINE LLC ENTERPRISE TEXAS PIPELINE KINDER MORGAN TEXAS PIPELINE LLC |
| Pipeline Notes | SPECTRA(TETCO) |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CTG1 Details Operating June 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | BTE_CC1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | BTE_CC1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 219.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 198 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 187 MW |
| Minimum Load | 120 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2002 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy 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 CTG2 Details Operating June 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | BTE_CC1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | BTE_CC1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 219.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 198 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 187 MW |
| Minimum Load | 120 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2002 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy 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 CTG3 Details Operating June 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | BTE_CC1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | BTE_CC1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 219.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 198 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 187 MW |
| Minimum Load | 120 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2002 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy 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 STG1 Details Operating June 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | BTE_CC1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | BTE_CC1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 275 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 258 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 258 MW |
| Minimum Load | 25 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2002 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy 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 |
Baytown Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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