Central Utility Plant - Texas A&M
496 Asbury, College Station, TX 77843Plant Summary Information
Central Utility Plant - Texas A&M is ranked #135 out of 314 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Central Utility Plant - Texas A&M is comprised of 2 generators and generated 46.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Central Utility Plant - Texas A&M |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Texas A&M, Utilities & Energy Services |
| Location | Brazos County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1956 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 133.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,078 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #832 out of 2,246 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #477 out of 816 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #135 out of 314 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Central Utility Plant - Texas A&M Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Central Utility Plant - Texas A&M (58151) |
| Plant Address | 496 Asbury, College Station, TX 77843 |
| Utility | Texas A&M, Utilities & Energy Services (58113) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 30.61778, -96.34333 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2012 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1956 |
| Annual Generation | 133.8 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 | Educational Services (611) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Bryan - (TX) (2442) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GTG01 Details Operating August 2011
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | UES1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | North Load Zone |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | North Load Zone |
| Nameplate Capacity | 34.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 32.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 34.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 27 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator STG02 Details Operating August 2011
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | UES1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | North Load Zone |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | North Load Zone |
| Nameplate Capacity | 11 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 11 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 11 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 11 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 11 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 11 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 11 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Central Utility Plant - Texas A&M Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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