Friendswood Energy
12000 BLK Hiram Clarke Road, Houston, TX 77085Plant Summary Information
Friendswood Energy is ranked #148 out of 312 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Friendswood Energy is comprised of 1 generator and generated 14.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Friendswood Energy |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Tejas Power Generation LLC |
| Location | Harris County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2018 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 65.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 904.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,761 out of 12,327 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,009 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #501 out of 799 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #148 out of 312 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
Friendswood Energy Genco, LLC (2015 to 2019) Tejas Power Generation LLC (2020 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Friendswood Energy
Friendswood Energy Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Friendswood Energy (60468) |
| Plant Address | 12000 BLK Hiram Clarke Road, Houston, TX 77085 |
| Utility | Tejas Power Generation LLC (34623) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 29.64727, -95.45152 |
| Generation Dates on File | Nov 2018 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2018 |
| Annual Generation | 65.7 GWh |
| 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | CenterPoint Energy (8901) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
| Pipeline Notes | KinderMorgan |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GT-1 Details Operating November 2018
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | FEGC RN |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | FEGC RN |
| Nameplate Capacity | 121.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 117 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 119 MW |
| Minimum Load | 25 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 2018 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Friendswood Energy Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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