Freeport Energy
2301 Brazosport Boulevard, Freeport, TX 77541Plant Summary Information
Freeport Energy is ranked #61 out of 298 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Freeport Energy is comprised of 6 generators and generated 431.3 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Freeport Energy |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Olin Blue Cube Operations |
| Location | Brazoria County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1978 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.7 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 17.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #555 out of 11,623 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #347 out of 2,187 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #79 out of 769 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #61 out of 298 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
Dow Chemical Co (2013 to 2014) Olin Blue Cube Operations (2015 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Freeport Energy
Freeport Energy Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Freeport Energy (52120) |
| Plant Address | 2301 Brazosport Boulevard, Freeport, TX 77541 |
| Utility | Olin Blue Cube Operations (59875) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 28.99129, -95.40748 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1978 |
| Annual Generation | 1.7 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 82-19-000 |
| 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 | Chemical Manufacturing (325) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Gulf Of Mexico & Brazos River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| 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 | No |
Generator G-61 Details Operating October 1982
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | PLTB |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 94.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 68.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 76.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1982 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| 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 G-63 Details Operating August 1982
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | PLTB |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 94.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 68.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 80 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1982 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| 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 G-64 Details Out of Service September 1982
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | PLTB |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 64.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 35 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 35 MW |
| Minimum Load | 9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Out of Service |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1982 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator G-66 Details Out of Service December 1983
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | PLTB |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 119 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 95.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 106.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 45 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | December 1983 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| 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 G-65 Details Operating February 1984
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | PLTB |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | Dow_Gen_1 and Dow_Gen_2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 111.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 95.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 95.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 30 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 1984 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator G-67 Details Operating March 1984
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | PLTB |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 119 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 95.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 106.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 45 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1984 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| 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 |
Freeport Energy Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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