Formosa Utility Venture Ltd

201 Formosa Drive, Point Comfort, TX 77978

Plant Summary Information

Formosa Utility Venture Ltd is ranked #27 out of 726 power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Formosa Utility Venture Ltd is comprised of 10 generators and generated 1.5 TWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.

Plant Name	Formosa Utility Venture Ltd
Utility Name	Formosa Plastics Corp
Location	Calhoun County, TX
Initial Operation Date	March 1987
Last Update	Feb 2024
Annual Generation	4.9 TWh
Annual Consumption	41.3 M MMBtu
Ranked #239 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #119 out of 2,284 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #27 out of 726 Texas Power Plants
Ranked #19 out of 291 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 99.3% Other Gas : 0.7%

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Formosa Utility Venture Ltd Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Formosa Utility Venture Ltd (10554)
Plant Address	201 Formosa Drive Point Comfort, TX 77978
Utility	Formosa Plastics Corp (6541)
Latitude, Longitude	28.6917, -96.5417
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Feb 2024
Initial Operation Date	March 1987
Annual Generation	4.9 TWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 99.3% Other Gas : 0.7%

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	Yes
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number	90-6-002
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	Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing (325211)
Sector	Industrial CHP (7)
Water Source	Lake Texana
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	Other - Please explain in pipeline notes below.
Pipeline Notes	The pipeline belongs to Formosa Plastics Corp. It is an in-plant transfer line.
Natural Gas Storage	No
Liquefied Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2022 EIA 860 Report

Generator BO3 Details Operating March 1987

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	CHP1
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	36.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	32 MW
Winter Capacity	32 MW
Minimum Load	20 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	March 1987
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Industrial CHP (7)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
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 TBG1 Details Operating April 1993

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	CHP1
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	82.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	72 MW
Winter Capacity	90 MW
Minimum Load	60 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	April 1993
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Industrial CHP (7)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Other Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	NG / OG

Generator TBG2 Details Operating July 1993

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	CHP1
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	82.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	72 MW
Winter Capacity	90 MW
Minimum Load	60 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	July 1993
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Industrial CHP (7)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Other Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	NG / OG

Generator TBG3 Details Operating September 1993

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	CHP1
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	82.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	72 MW
Winter Capacity	90 MW
Minimum Load	60 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	September 1993
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Industrial CHP (7)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Other Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	NG / OG

Generator TBG5 Details Operating October 1994

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	CHP1
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	82.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	72 MW
Winter Capacity	90 MW
Minimum Load	63 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	October 1994
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Industrial CHP (7)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Other Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	NG / OG

Generator ST1 Details Operating March 1994

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	CHP1
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	Yes
Nameplate Capacity	33.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	28.5 MW
Winter Capacity	28.5 MW
Minimum Load	14 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	March 1994
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Industrial CHP (7)
Topping Or Bottoming	B
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	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	NG / OG

Generator ST2 Details Operating March 1994

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	CHP1
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	Yes
Nameplate Capacity	66.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	58 MW
Winter Capacity	58 MW
Minimum Load	10 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	March 1994
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Industrial CHP (7)
Topping Or Bottoming	B
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	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	NG / OG

Generator TBG4 Details Operating May 1994

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	CHP1
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	82.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	72 MW
Winter Capacity	90 MW
Minimum Load	63 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	May 1994
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Industrial CHP (7)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Other Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	NG / OG

Generator ST3 Details Operating August 2002

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	CHP1
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	Yes
Nameplate Capacity	55 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	47.3 MW
Winter Capacity	51.7 MW
Minimum Load	14 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	August 2002
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Industrial CHP (7)
Topping Or Bottoming	B
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	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	NG / OG

Generator TBG6 Details Operating June 2003

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	CHP1
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	85.9 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	72 MW
Winter Capacity	90 MW
Minimum Load	60 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	June 2003
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Industrial CHP (7)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup 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

Formosa Utility Venture Ltd Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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