Nueces Bay
2002 Navigation, Corpus Christi, TX 78403Plant Summary Information
Nueces Bay is ranked #61 out of 313 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Nueces Bay is comprised of 3 generators and generated 327.6 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2026 to May 2026.
| Plant Name | Nueces Bay |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of San Antonio - (TX) |
| Location | Nueces County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1972 |
| Last Update | May 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 1.8 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 14.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #536 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #336 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #78 out of 852 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #61 out of 313 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operators |
Topaz Power Group LLC (2013 to 2015) Topaz Power Group LLC (2016 to 2016) Topaz Power Group GP II, LLC (2017 to 2018) Talen Texas, LLC (2019 to 2023) City of San Antonio - (TX) (2024 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Nueces Bay
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Nueces Bay
Nueces Bay Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Nueces Bay (3441) |
| Plant Address | 2002 Navigation, Corpus Christi, TX 78403 |
| Utility | City of San Antonio - (TX) (16604) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 27.81941, -97.4192 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to May 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1972 |
| Annual Generation | 1.8 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 | 04-56-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | TRE |
| Balancing Authority | Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Corpus Christi Ship Channel |
| 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 |
TEXAS EASTERN TRANSMISSION LP KINDER MORGAN TEJAS PIPELINE LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 7 Details Operating July 1972
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 351 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 319 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 325 MW |
| Minimum Load | 100 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1972 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 8 Details Operating March 2010
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 189.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 157 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 165 MW |
| Minimum Load | 60 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2010 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 9 Details Operating March 2010
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 189.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 157 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 165 MW |
| Minimum Load | 60 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2010 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Nueces Bay Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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