Colorado Bend II
4023 S. State Highway 60, Wharton, TX 77488Plant Summary Information
Colorado Bend II is ranked #18 out of 799 power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Colorado Bend II is comprised of 3 generators and generated 2.0 TWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Colorado Bend II |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Constellation Power, Inc |
| Location | Wharton County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2017 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 6.3 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 47.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #156 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #57 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #18 out of 799 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #10 out of 314 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
Exelon Power (2015 to 2021) Constellation Power, Inc (2022 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Colorado Bend II
Colorado Bend II Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Colorado Bend II (60122) |
| Plant Address | 4023 S. State Highway 60, Wharton, TX 77488 |
| Utility | Constellation Power, Inc (6035) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 29.28942, -96.0654 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2017 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2017 |
| Annual Generation | 6.3 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 | 17-20-000 |
| 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 | 358.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | GULF SOUTH PIPELINE COMPANY LP |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CT7 Details Operating June 2017
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | BLK3 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CBECII_1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CBECII_1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 360.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 329.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 360.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 113 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 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 | 12H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator CT8 Details Operating June 2017
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | BLK3 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CBECII_2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CBECII_2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 360.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 335 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 359.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 113 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 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 | 12H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator STG9 Details Operating June 2017
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | BLK3 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 508.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 478.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 490.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 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 | 12H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Colorado Bend II Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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