Comanche Peak
Farm to Market Road 56, Glen Rose, TX 76043Plant Summary Information
Comanche Peak is ranked #16 out of 11,455 power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Comanche Peak is comprised of 2 generators and generated 6.6 TWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.
| Plant Name | Comanche Peak |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Luminant Generation Company LLC |
| Location | Somervell County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1990 |
| Last Update | Feb 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 20.6 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 214.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #16 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #14 out of 55 Nuclear Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2 out of 726 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 2 Texas Nuclear Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Nuclear |
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Monthly Net Generation for Comanche Peak
Comanche Peak Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Comanche Peak (6145) |
| Plant Address | Farm to Market Road 56 Glen Rose, TX 76043 |
| Utility | Luminant Generation Company LLC (55983) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.29837, -97.78552 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Feb 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1990 |
| Annual Generation | 20.6 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Nuclear |
| 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 | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Squaw Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (44372) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating August 1990
| Technology | Nuclear |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1215 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1205 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1235 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1112 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1990 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Nuclear |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating April 1993
| Technology | Nuclear |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1215 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1195 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1225 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1103 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1993 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Nuclear |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Comanche Peak Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comanche Peak Power Co, LLC | 6555 Sierra Dr, Irving, TX 75039 | Generator 1 | 100.00% |
| Comanche Peak Power Co, LLC | 6555 Sierra Dr, Irving, TX 75039 | Generator 2 | 100.00% |
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