Knox Lee
306 Knox Lee, Longview, TX 75603Plant Summary Information
Knox Lee is ranked #97 out of 314 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Knox Lee is comprised of 1 generator and generated 68.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Knox Lee |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Southwestern Electric Power Co |
| Location | Gregg County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1950 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 546.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 6.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,287 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #541 out of 2,218 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #267 out of 861 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #97 out of 314 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Knox Lee
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Knox Lee Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Knox Lee (3476) |
| Plant Address | 306 Knox Lee, Longview, TX 75603 |
| Utility | Southwestern Electric Power Co (17698) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.3766, -94.6415 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1950 |
| Annual Generation | 546.1 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Lake Cherokee |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southwestern Electric Power Co (17698) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name |
ENBRIDGE PIPELINES EAST TEXAS KINDER MORGAN TEXAS PIPELINE LLC ENABLE GAS TRANSMISSION LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating April 1974
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 351 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 342 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 348 MW |
| Minimum Load | 75 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1974 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup 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 |
Knox Lee Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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