Newgulf Cogen
206 Vat Road #A, NewGulf, TX 77420Plant Summary Information
Newgulf Cogen is ranked #170 out of 312 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Newgulf Cogen is comprised of 1 generator and generated 2.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Newgulf Cogen |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Wharton County Generation LLC |
| Location | Wharton County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1984 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 12.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 237.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,739 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,501 out of 2,220 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #571 out of 796 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #170 out of 312 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operators |
GDF Suez North America (2013 to 2014) Engie North America (2015 to 2017) Luminant Generation Company LLC (2018 to 2021) Wharton County Generation LLC (2022 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Newgulf Cogen
Newgulf Cogen Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Newgulf Cogen (50137) |
| Plant Address | 206 Vat Road #A, NewGulf, TX 77420 |
| Utility | Wharton County Generation LLC (65401) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 29.2639, -95.8997 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1984 |
| Annual Generation | 12.7 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 96-55-000 |
| 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 | San Bernard River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | CenterPoint Energy (8901) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | HOUSTON PL CO LP |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating April 1984
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 101.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 69 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 84 MW |
| Minimum Load | 60 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1984 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Newgulf Cogen Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Rockland Power Partners, LLC | 24 Waterway Avenue, The Woodlands, TX 77380 | 100.00% |
| Wharton County Elec Coop, Inc | 1815 East Jackson, EL Campo, TX 77437 | 100.00% |
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