Freeport Energy Center
2301 N Brazosport Blvd, Freeport, TX 77541Plant Summary Information
Freeport Energy Center is ranked #66 out of 291 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Freeport Energy Center is comprised of 2 generators and generated 374.6 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.
Plant Name | Freeport Energy Center |
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Utility Name | Dow Chemical Co |
Location | Brazoria County, TX |
Initial Operation Date | May 2007 |
Last Update | Feb 2024 |
Annual Generation | 1.4 TWh |
Annual Consumption | 13.8 M MMBtu |
Ranked #631 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #382 out of 2,284 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #91 out of 726 Texas Power Plants | |
Ranked #66 out of 291 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Freeport Energy Center
Freeport Energy Center Details
Summary Information | |
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Plant Name | Freeport Energy Center (56152) |
Plant Address | 2301 N Brazosport Blvd Freeport, TX 77541 |
Utility | Dow Chemical Co (5338) |
Latitude, Longitude | 28.98876, -95.39542 |
Generation Dates on File | Jan 2011 to Feb 2024 |
Initial Operation Date | May 2007 |
Annual Generation | 1.4 TWh |
Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 05-19-000 |
FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
Regulatory Information | |
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Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
NERC Region | TRE |
Balancing Authority | Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO) |
NAICS Code | Chemical Manufacturing (325) |
Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
Water Source | Gulf Of Mexico & Brazos River |
Ash Impoundment | |
Transmission / Distribution Owner | CenterPoint Energy (8901) TX |
Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
Energy Storage | No |
Natural Gas Information | |
Pipeline Name | HOUSTON PL CO LP |
Natural Gas Storage | Yes |
Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CTG1 Details Operating May 2007
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
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Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
Unit Code | PLTB |
Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
Nameplate Capacity | 180 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
Summer Capacity | 169.4 MW |
Winter Capacity | 188.7 MW |
Minimum Load | 110 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | May 2007 |
Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
Topping Or Bottoming | T |
Energy Source | Natural Gas |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator STG1 Details Operating May 2007
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
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Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
Unit Code | PLTB |
Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
Duct Burners | No |
Nameplate Capacity | 80 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
Summer Capacity | 50 MW |
Winter Capacity | 70 MW |
Minimum Load | 4 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | May 2007 |
Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
Topping Or Bottoming | T |
Energy Source | Natural Gas |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Cofire Fuels | No |
Freeport Energy Center Plant Owners
Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
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Fengate Asset Management | 609 Main Street Suite 3525, Houston, TX 77002 | Generator CTG1 | 100.00% |
Calpine Corp | 717 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002 | Generator CTG2 | 100.00% |
Fengate Asset Management | 609 Main Street Suite 3525, Houston, TX 77002 | Generator STG1 | 100.00% |
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