Corpus Christi Energy Center
3952 Buddy Lawrence Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78407Plant Summary Information
Corpus Christi Energy Center is ranked #50 out of 314 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Corpus Christi Energy Center is comprised of 3 generators and generated 428.4 GWh during the 3-month period between August 2025 to November 2025.
| Plant Name | Corpus Christi Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Corpus Christi Cogeneration LLC |
| Location | Nueces County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2002 |
| Last Update | Nov 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 2.3 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 22.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #475 out of 12,574 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #289 out of 2,244 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #65 out of 810 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #50 out of 314 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Corpus Christi Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Corpus Christi Energy Center (55206) |
| Plant Address | 3952 Buddy Lawrence Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78407 |
| Utility | Corpus Christi Cogeneration LLC (4383) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 27.8139, -97.4283 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2002 to Nov 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2002 |
| Annual Generation | 2.3 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 98-39-000 |
| 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 | Corpus Christi Ship Channel |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | AEP Texas Central Company (3278) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | KINDER MORGAN TEXAS PIPELINE LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CT1 Details Operating October 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CCEC |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CCEC |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CCEC |
| Nameplate Capacity | 198.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 173 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 179 MW |
| Minimum Load | 95 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2002 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| 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 CT2 Details Operating October 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CCEC |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CCEC |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CCEC |
| Nameplate Capacity | 198.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 173 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 179 MW |
| Minimum Load | 95 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2002 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| 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 October 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CCEC |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CCEC |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CCEC |
| Nameplate Capacity | 195.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 160 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 160 MW |
| Minimum Load | 15 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 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 |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Corpus Christi Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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