Freeport Energy

2301 Brazosport Boulevard, Freeport, TX 77541

Plant Summary Information

Freeport Energy is ranked #61 out of 314 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Freeport Energy is comprised of 6 generators and generated 658.0 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.

Plant Name	Freeport Energy
Utility Name	Olin Blue Cube Operations
Location	Brazoria County, TX
Initial Operation Date	April 1978
Last Update	Aug 2026
Annual Generation	1.9 TWh
Annual Consumption	18.7 M MMBtu
Ranked #522 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #323 out of 2,218 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #78 out of 861 Texas Power Plants
Ranked #61 out of 314 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas
Previous Operator	Dow Chemical Co (2013 to 2014) Olin Blue Cube Operations (2015 to 2025)

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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 Aug 2026
Initial Operation Date	April 1978
Annual Generation	1.9 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

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

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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