Cottonwood Energy Project
976 County Road 4213, Deweyville, TX 77614Plant Summary Information
Cottonwood Energy Project is ranked #16 out of 726 power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cottonwood Energy Project is comprised of 8 generators and generated 2.2 TWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.
| Plant Name | Cottonwood Energy Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | NRG Cottonwood Tenant LLC |
| Location | Newton County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2003 |
| Last Update | Feb 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 6.4 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 48.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #162 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #68 out of 2,284 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #16 out of 726 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #10 out of 291 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
Cottonwood Energy Co LP (2013 to 2020) NRG Cottonwood Tenant LLC (2021 to 2022) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Cottonwood Energy Project
Cottonwood Energy Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cottonwood Energy Project (55358) |
| Plant Address | 976 County Road 4213 Deweyville, TX 77614 |
| Utility | NRG Cottonwood Tenant LLC (4405) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 30.2588, -93.7353 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jul 2003 to Feb 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2003 |
| Annual Generation | 6.4 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 | 01-46-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Sabine River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Entergy Gulf States - LA LLC (55936) LA |
| Grid Voltage | 500.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | ENBRIDGE PIPELINES EAST TEXAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CT1 Details Operating July 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | ST1 |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 198.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 146 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 157.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2003 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup 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 July 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | ST2 |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 198.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 149 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 164.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2003 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup 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 CT3 Details Operating July 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | ST3 |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 198.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 146 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 158.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2003 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup 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 CT4 Details Operating July 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | ST4 |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 198.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 147 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 157.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2003 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup 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 July 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | ST1 |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 159.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 135.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 141.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 60 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2003 |
| 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 |
Generator ST2 Details Operating July 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | ST2 |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 159.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 142.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 139 MW |
| Minimum Load | 60 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2003 |
| 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 ST3 Details Operating July 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | ST3 |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 159.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 140.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 140 MW |
| Minimum Load | 60 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2003 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator ST4 Details Operating July 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | ST4 |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 159.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 139.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 139 MW |
| Minimum Load | 60 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2003 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Cottonwood Energy Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleco Corporate Holdings, LLC | 2030 Donahue Ferry Road, Pineville, LA 71360 | Generator CT1 | 100.00% |
| Cleco Corporate Holdings, LLC | 2030 Donahue Ferry Road, Pineville, LA 71360 | Generator CT2 | 100.00% |
| Cleco Corporate Holdings, LLC | 2030 Donahue Ferry Road, Pineville, LA 71360 | Generator CT3 | 100.00% |
| Cleco Corporate Holdings, LLC | 2030 Donahue Ferry Road, Pineville, LA 71360 | Generator CT4 | 100.00% |
| Cleco Corporate Holdings, LLC | 2030 Donahue Ferry Road, Pineville, LA 71360 | Generator ST1 | 100.00% |
| Cleco Corporate Holdings, LLC | 2030 Donahue Ferry Road, Pineville, LA 71360 | Generator ST2 | 100.00% |
| Cleco Corporate Holdings, LLC | 2030 Donahue Ferry Road, Pineville, LA 71360 | Generator ST3 | 100.00% |
| Cleco Corporate Holdings, LLC | 2030 Donahue Ferry Road, Pineville, LA 71360 | Generator ST4 | 100.00% |
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