Magic Valley Generating Station
3333 N. McColl Rd., Edinburg, TX 78539Plant Summary Information
Magic Valley Generating Station is ranked #57 out of 298 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Magic Valley Generating Station is comprised of 3 generators and generated 483.3 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Magic Valley Generating Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Calpine Corp-Magic Valley |
| Location | Hidalgo County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2002 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.9 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 16.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #525 out of 11,623 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #327 out of 2,187 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #74 out of 769 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #57 out of 298 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Magic Valley Generating Station
Magic Valley Generating Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Magic Valley Generating Station (55123) |
| Plant Address | 3333 N. McColl Rd., Edinburg, TX 78539 |
| Utility | Calpine Corp-Magic Valley (2877) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 26.3403, -98.19 |
| Generation Dates on File | Aug 2001 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2002 |
| Annual Generation | 1.9 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 00-3562-000 |
| 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 | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | AEP Texas Central Company (3278) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name |
KINDER MORGAN TEXAS PIPELINE LLC KINDER MORGAN TEJAS PIPELINE LLC |
Generator CTG1 Details Operating February 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | STG |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 267 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 215 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 227 MW |
| Minimum Load | 135 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 2002 |
| 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 | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator CTG2 Details Operating February 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | STG |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 267 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 215 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 227 MW |
| Minimum Load | 135 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 2002 |
| 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 | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator STG Details Operating February 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | STG |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 267 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 237 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 243 MW |
| Minimum Load | 170 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 2002 |
| 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 | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Magic Valley Generating Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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