BUC00040
27700 Katy Freeway, Katy, TX 77494Plant Summary Information
BUC00040 is ranked #267 out of 314 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
BUC00040 is comprised of 4 generators and generated 60.8 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | BUC00040 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Texas Microgrid, LLC |
| Location | Fort Bend County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2017 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 268.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 4.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,657 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2,041 out of 2,218 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #786 out of 861 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #267 out of 314 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for BUC00040
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BUC00040 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | BUC00040 (66561) |
| Plant Address | 27700 Katy Freeway, Katy, TX 77494 |
| Utility | Texas Microgrid, LLC (64449) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 29.78792, -95.79914 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2022 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2017 |
| Annual Generation | 268.0 MWh |
| 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 | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | NA |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | CenterPoint Energy (8901) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | CENTERPOINT ENERGY ENTEX |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator B0401 Details Operating July 2017
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Unit Code | B040 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2017 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator B0402 Details Operating July 2017
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Unit Code | B040 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2017 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator B0403 Details Operating July 2017
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Unit Code | B040 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2017 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator B0404 Details Operating July 2017
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Unit Code | B040 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2017 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
BUC00040 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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