Channel Energy Center LLC
451 Light Company Road, Pasadena, TX 77506Plant Summary Information
Channel Energy Center LLC is ranked #32 out of 788 power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Channel Energy Center LLC is comprised of 4 generators and generated 1.0 TWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Channel Energy Center LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Channel Energy Center LLC |
| Location | Harris County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2001 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 4.3 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 47.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #264 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #165 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #32 out of 788 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #25 out of 312 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 91.5% Other Gas : 8.5% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Channel Energy Center LLC
Channel Energy Center LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Channel Energy Center LLC (55299) |
| Plant Address | 451 Light Company Road, Pasadena, TX 77506 |
| Utility | Channel Energy Center LLC (3370) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 29.7189, -95.2319 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jul 2001 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2001 |
| Annual Generation | 4.3 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 91.5% Other Gas : 8.5% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 01-74-000 |
| 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 |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | CenterPoint Energy (8901) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV / 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name |
KINDER MORGAN TEJAS PIPELINE LLC KINDER MORGAN TEXAS PIPELINE LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CTG1 Details Operating July 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CHE_CC1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 215 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 173 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 183 MW |
| Minimum Load | 120 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2001 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Other Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / OG |
|---|---|
Generator CTG2 Details Operating April 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CHE_CC1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 215 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 173 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 183 MW |
| Minimum Load | 120 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2002 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Other Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / OG |
|---|---|
Generator ST-1 Details Operating April 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CHE_CC1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 285 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 241 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 241 MW |
| Minimum Load | 80 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2002 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Other Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
Generator CTG3 Details Operating June 2014
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CHE_CC1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 208.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 173 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 183 MW |
| Minimum Load | 120 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2014 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Other Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / OG |
|---|---|
Channel Energy Center LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calpine Corp | 700 Louisiana Street, Suite 2700, Houston, TX 77002 | Generator CTG1 | 100.00% |
| Calpine Corp | 700 Louisiana Street, Suite 2700, Houston, TX 77002 | Generator CTG2 | 100.00% |
| Calpine Corp | 700 Louisiana Street, Suite 2700, Houston, TX 77002 | Generator CTG3 | 100.00% |
| Calpine Corp | 700 Louisiana Street, Suite 2700, Houston, TX 77002 | Generator ST-1 | 100.00% |
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