Freestone Energy Center
1366 FM 488, Fairfield, TX 75840Plant Summary Information
Freestone Energy Center is ranked #50 out of 2,243 natural gas power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Freestone Energy Center is comprised of 6 generators and generated 2.1 TWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Freestone Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Freestone Power Generation LLC |
| Location | Freestone County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2002 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 6.6 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 51.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #146 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #50 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #14 out of 799 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #7 out of 314 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Freestone Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Freestone Energy Center (55226) |
| Plant Address | 1366 FM 488, Fairfield, TX 75840 |
| Utility | Freestone Power Generation LLC (6763) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 31.8907, -96.1131 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2002 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2002 |
| Annual Generation | 6.6 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 | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | TRE |
| Balancing Authority | Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Richland Chambers Reservoir |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (44372) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | CALPINE TEXAS PIPELINE LP |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GT1 Details Operating June 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | PB1 |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | FREC |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | FREC |
| Nameplate Capacity | 166.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 167 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 179 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2002 |
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GT2 Details Operating June 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | PB1 |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | FREC |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | FREC |
| Nameplate Capacity | 166.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 167 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 179 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2002 |
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator ST3 Details Operating June 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | PB1 |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Duct Burners | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | FREC |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | FREC |
| Nameplate Capacity | 184.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 182 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 189.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 80 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2002 |
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GT3 Details Operating July 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | PB2 |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | FREC |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | FREC |
| Nameplate Capacity | 166.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 167 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 179 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2002 |
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GT4 Details Operating July 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | PB2 |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | FREC |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | FREC |
| Nameplate Capacity | 166.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 167 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 179 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2002 |
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator ST6 Details Operating July 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | PB2 |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Duct Burners | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | FREC |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | FREC |
| Nameplate Capacity | 184.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 182 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 189.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 80 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2002 |
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Freestone Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freestone Power Generation LLC | PO Box 1027, Fairfield, TX 75840 | Generator GT1 | 75.00% |
| Rayburn Country Elec Coop, Inc | 980 Sids Road, Rockwall, TX 75032 | Generator GT1 | 25.00% |
| Freestone Power Generation LLC | PO Box 1027, Fairfield, TX 75840 | Generator GT2 | 75.00% |
| Rayburn Country Elec Coop, Inc | 980 Sids Road, Rockwall, TX 75032 | Generator GT2 | 25.00% |
| Freestone Power Generation LLC | PO Box 1027, Fairfield, TX 75840 | Generator GT3 | 75.00% |
| Rayburn Country Elec Coop, Inc | 980 Sids Road, Rockwall, TX 75032 | Generator GT3 | 25.00% |
| Freestone Power Generation LLC | PO Box 1027, Fairfield, TX 75840 | Generator GT4 | 75.00% |
| Rayburn Country Elec Coop, Inc | 980 Sids Road, Rockwall, TX 75032 | Generator GT4 | 25.00% |
| Freestone Power Generation LLC | PO Box 1027, Fairfield, TX 75840 | Generator ST3 | 75.00% |
| Rayburn Country Elec Coop, Inc | 980 Sids Road, Rockwall, TX 75032 | Generator ST3 | 25.00% |
| Freestone Power Generation LLC | PO Box 1027, Fairfield, TX 75840 | Generator ST6 | 75.00% |
| Rayburn Country Elec Coop, Inc | 980 Sids Road, Rockwall, TX 75032 | Generator ST6 | 25.00% |
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