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Oyster Creek Unit VIII

2301 Brazosport Blvd., OC-801, Freeport, TX 77547

Plant Summary Information

Oyster Creek Unit VIII is ranked #47 out of 314 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Oyster Creek Unit VIII is comprised of 4 generators and generated 685.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant NameOyster Creek Unit VIII
Utility NameDow Chemical Company-Oyster Creek VIII
LocationBrazoria County, TX
Initial Operation DateOctober 1994
Last Update Dec 2025
Annual Generation 2.5 TWh
Annual Consumption 28.3 M MMBtu
Ranked #444 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #270 out of 2,246 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #59 out of 816 Texas Power Plants
Ranked #47 out of 314 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas : 99.7%

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Oyster Creek Unit VIII Details

Summary Information
Plant NameOyster Creek Unit VIII (54676)
Plant Address2301 Brazosport Blvd., OC-801, Freeport, TX 77547
UtilityDow Chemical Company-Oyster Creek VIII (5374)
Latitude, Longitude28.9802, -95.342
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation DateOctober 1994
Annual Generation 2.5 TWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas : 99.7%
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusYes
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number92-42-000
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionTRE
Balancing AuthorityElectric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP CHP (3)
Water SourceBrazos River (Dow Chemical)
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerCenterPoint Energy (8901) TX
Grid Voltage 138.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name DOW CHEMICAL CO
Natural Gas StorageNo

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Generator G81 Details Operating October 1994

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeCC1
OwnershipJointly Owned
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationN/A
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataN/A
Nameplate Capacity99 MW
Nameplate Power Factor1
Summer Capacity73 MW
Winter Capacity90 MW
Minimum Load70 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateOctober 1994
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameIPP CHP (3)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator G82 Details Operating October 1994

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeCC1
OwnershipJointly Owned
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationN/A
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataN/A
Nameplate Capacity99 MW
Nameplate Power Factor1
Summer Capacity73 MW
Winter Capacity90 MW
Minimum Load70 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateOctober 1994
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameIPP CHP (3)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator G83 Details Operating October 1994

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeCC1
OwnershipJointly Owned
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationN/A
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataN/A
Nameplate Capacity99 MW
Nameplate Power Factor1
Summer Capacity73 MW
Winter Capacity90 MW
Minimum Load70 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateOctober 1994
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameIPP CHP (3)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator G84 Details Operating October 1994

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Steam Part
Unit CodeCC1
OwnershipJointly Owned
Duct BurnersYes
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationN/A
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataN/A
Nameplate Capacity200.9 MW
Nameplate Power Factor1
Summer Capacity160 MW
Winter Capacity160 MW
Minimum Load50 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateOctober 1994
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameIPP CHP (3)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Other Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Oyster Creek Unit VIII Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressGeneratorOwnership
Engie North America1360 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056Generator G8150.00%
Fengate Asset Management609 Main Street Suite 3525, Houston, TX 77002Generator G8150.00%
Engie North America1360 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056Generator G8250.00%
Toyota Tsusho Corporation805 3rd Avenue, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10022Generator G8250.00%
Engie North America1360 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056Generator G8350.00%
Toyota Tsusho Corporation805 3rd Avenue, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10022Generator G8350.00%
GE Energy Financial Services800 Long Ridge Road, Stamford, CT 6927Generator G8450.00%
Engie North America1360 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056Generator G8450.00%

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