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Colorado Bend Energy Center

3821 South State Highway 60, Wharton, TX 77488

Plant Summary Information

Colorado Bend Energy Center is ranked #46 out of 291 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Colorado Bend Energy Center is comprised of 6 generators and generated 625.3 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.

Plant NameColorado Bend Energy Center
Utility NameCER Colorado Bend Energy Partners LP
LocationWharton County, TX
Initial Operation DateMay 2002
Last Update Feb 2024
Annual Generation 2.7 TWh
Annual Consumption 23.2 M MMBtu
Ranked #463 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #278 out of 2,284 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #61 out of 726 Texas Power Plants
Ranked #46 out of 291 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas

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Monthly Net Generation for Colorado Bend Energy Center

Colorado Bend Energy Center Details

Summary Information
Plant NameColorado Bend Energy Center (56350)
Plant Address3821 South State Highway 60 Wharton, TX 77488
UtilityCER Colorado Bend Energy Partners LP (56765)
Latitude, Longitude29.2878, -96.0683
Generation Dates on FileMay 2007 to Feb 2024
Initial Operation DateMay 2002
Annual Generation 2.7 TWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusYes
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number07-42-000
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionTRE
Balancing AuthorityElectric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water SourceWells
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerCenterPoint Energy (8901) TX
Grid Voltage 138.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name ENERGY TRANSFER FUEL LP
GULF SOUTH PIPELINE COMPANY LP
Natural Gas StorageNo

* Data obtained from the 2022 EIA 860 Report

Generator CT1A Details Operating May 2002

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeBLK1
OwnershipSingle Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
Nameplate Capacity90 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity85 MW
Winter Capacity85 MW
Minimum Load45 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2002
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator CT1B Details Operating May 2002

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeBLK1
OwnershipSingle Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
Nameplate Capacity90 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity85 MW
Winter Capacity85 MW
Minimum Load45 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2002
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator CT2A Details Operating May 2002

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeBLK2
OwnershipSingle Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
Nameplate Capacity90 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity85 MW
Winter Capacity85 MW
Minimum Load45 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2002
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator CT2B Details Operating May 2002

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeBLK2
OwnershipSingle Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
Nameplate Capacity90 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity85 MW
Winter Capacity85 MW
Minimum Load45 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2002
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator ST1 Details Operating May 2007

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Steam Part
Unit CodeBLK1
OwnershipSingle Owner
Duct BurnersYes
Nameplate Capacity105.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.92
Summer Capacity103 MW
Winter Capacity103 MW
Minimum Load35 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2007
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator ST2 Details Operating June 2008

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Steam Part
Unit CodeBLK2
OwnershipSingle Owner
Duct BurnersYes
Nameplate Capacity115 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity103 MW
Winter Capacity103 MW
Minimum Load35 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 2008
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Colorado Bend Energy Center Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressGeneratorOwnership
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