Oyster Creek Unit VIII
2301 Brazosport Blvd., OC-801, Freeport, TX 77547Plant Summary Information
Oyster Creek Unit VIII is ranked #42 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 675.4 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | Oyster Creek Unit VIII |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Dow Chemical Company-Oyster Creek VIII |
| Location | Brazoria County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1994 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 2.6 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 29.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #435 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #264 out of 2,218 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #56 out of 861 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #42 out of 314 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.7% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Oyster Creek Unit VIII
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Oyster Creek Unit VIII Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Oyster Creek Unit VIII (54676) |
| Plant Address | 2301 Brazosport Blvd., OC-801, Freeport, TX 77547 |
| Utility | Dow Chemical Company-Oyster Creek VIII (5374) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 28.9802, -95.342 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1994 |
| Annual Generation | 2.6 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.7% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 92-42-000 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | TRE |
| Balancing Authority | Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP CHP (3) |
| Water Source | Brazos River (Dow Chemical) |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | CenterPoint Energy (8901) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | DOW CHEMICAL CO |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator G81 Details Operating October 1994
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | N/A |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | N/A |
| Nameplate Capacity | 99 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 73 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 90 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1994 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| 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 |
Generator G82 Details Operating October 1994
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | N/A |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | N/A |
| Nameplate Capacity | 99 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 73 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 90 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1994 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| 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 |
Generator G83 Details Operating October 1994
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | N/A |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | N/A |
| Nameplate Capacity | 99 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 73 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 90 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1994 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| 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 |
Generator G84 Details Operating October 1994
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | N/A |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | N/A |
| Nameplate Capacity | 200.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 160 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 160 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1994 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Other Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Oyster Creek Unit VIII Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fengate Asset Management | 609 Main Street Suite 3525, Houston, TX 77002 | Generator G81 | 100.00% |
| Fengate Asset Management | 609 Main Street Suite 3525, Houston, TX 77002 | Generator G82 | 100.00% |
| Fengate Asset Management | 609 Main Street Suite 3525, Houston, TX 77002 | Generator G83 | 100.00% |
| Fengate Asset Management | 609 Main Street Suite 3525, Houston, TX 77002 | Generator G84 | 100.00% |
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