Paris Energy Center
301 Lake Crook Road, Paris, TX 75460Plant Summary Information
Paris Energy Center is ranked #93 out of 314 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Paris Energy Center is comprised of 3 generators and generated 154.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Paris Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Paris Generation LP |
| Location | Lamar County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1989 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 648.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 8.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,062 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #515 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #200 out of 799 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #93 out of 314 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.9% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Paris Energy Center
Paris Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Paris Energy Center (50109) |
| Plant Address | 301 Lake Crook Road, Paris, TX 75460 |
| Utility | Paris Generation LP (54700) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.6968, -95.5577 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1989 |
| Annual Generation | 648.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.9% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| 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 Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Pat Mayse , Lamar County |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (44372) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | KINDER MORGAN NORTH TEXAS PL |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN3 Details Operating December 1989
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | TNSKA_CC1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | TNSKA_CC1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 90 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 87 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 89 MW |
| Minimum Load | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1989 |
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating July 1989
| 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 | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | TNSKA_CC1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | TNSKA_CC1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 87.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 76 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 87 MW |
| Minimum Load | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1989 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 76 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 87 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 76 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 87 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating July 1989
| 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 | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | TNSKA_CC1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | TNSKA_CC1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 87.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 76 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 87 MW |
| Minimum Load | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1989 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 76 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 87 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 76 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 87 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Paris Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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