Colorado Bend Energy Center

3821 South State Highway 60, Wharton, TX 77488

Plant Summary Information

Colorado Bend Energy Center is ranked #56 out of 313 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Colorado Bend Energy Center is comprised of 8 generators and generated 507.7 GWh during the 3-month period between March 2026 to June 2026.

Plant Name	Colorado Bend Energy Center
Utility Name	CER Colorado Bend Energy Partners LP
Location	Wharton County, TX
Initial Operation Date	May 2002
Last Update	Jun 2026
Annual Generation	2.0 TWh
Annual Consumption	19.8 M MMBtu
Ranked #506 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #311 out of 2,208 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #72 out of 858 Texas Power Plants
Ranked #56 out of 313 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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Colorado Bend Energy Center Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Colorado Bend Energy Center (56350)
Plant Address	3821 South State Highway 60, Wharton, TX 77488
Utility	CER Colorado Bend Energy Partners LP (56765)
Latitude, Longitude	29.2878, -96.0683
Generation Dates on File	May 2007 to Jun 2026
Initial Operation Date	May 2002
Annual Generation	2.0 TWh
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	Yes
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number	07-42-000

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	Wells
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	CenterPoint Energy (8901) TX
Grid Voltage	138.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name	ENERGY TRANSFER FUEL LP GULF SOUTH PIPELINE COMPANY LP
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Generator CT1A Details Operating May 2002

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	BLK1
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	CBEC_CC1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	CBEC_CC1
Nameplate Capacity	90 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	85 MW
Winter Capacity	85 MW
Minimum Load	45 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 2002
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	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator CT1B Details Operating May 2002

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	BLK1
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	CBEC_CC1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	CBEC_CC1
Nameplate Capacity	90 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	85 MW
Winter Capacity	85 MW
Minimum Load	45 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 2002
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	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator CT2A Details Operating May 2002

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	BLK2
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	CBEC_CC2
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	CBEC_CC2
Nameplate Capacity	90 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	85 MW
Winter Capacity	85 MW
Minimum Load	45 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 2002
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	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator CT2B Details Operating May 2002

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	BLK2
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	CBEC_CC2
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	CBEC_CC2
Nameplate Capacity	90 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	85 MW
Winter Capacity	85 MW
Minimum Load	45 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 2002
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	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator ST1 Details Operating May 2007

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	BLK1
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	Yes
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	CBEC_CC1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	CBEC_CC1
Nameplate Capacity	105.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.92
Summer Capacity	103 MW
Winter Capacity	103 MW
Minimum Load	35 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 2007
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	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator ST2 Details Operating June 2008

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	BLK2
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	Yes
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	CBEC_CC2
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	CBEC_CC2
Nameplate Capacity	115 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	103 MW
Winter Capacity	103 MW
Minimum Load	35 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 2008
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	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator CT4A Details Operating May 2023

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	CBEC_GT11
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	CBEC_GT11
Nameplate Capacity	37 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	31 MW
Winter Capacity	31 MW
Minimum Load	31 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 2023
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	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator CT4B Details Operating May 2023

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	CBEC_GT12
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	CBEC_GT12
Nameplate Capacity	37 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	31 MW
Winter Capacity	31 MW
Minimum Load	31 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 2023
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	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Colorado Bend Energy Center Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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