Permian Basin
600 North Yucca Dr., Monahans, TX 79756Plant Summary Information
Permian Basin is ranked #109 out of 293 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Permian Basin is comprised of 5 generators and generated 98.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Permian Basin |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Luminant Generation Company LLC |
| Location | Ward County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1958 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 355.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 4.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,727 out of 11,717 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #625 out of 2,238 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #320 out of 733 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #109 out of 293 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.2% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.8% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Permian Basin
Permian Basin Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Permian Basin (3494) |
| Plant Address | 600 North Yucca Dr. Monahans, TX 79756 |
| Utility | Luminant Generation Company LLC (55983) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 31.5839, -102.9633 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1958 |
| Annual Generation | 355.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.2% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.8% |
| 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 | Wells |
| 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 | ENERGY TRANSFER FUEL LP |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CT1 Details Operating May 1988
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 89.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 63 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 79 MW |
| Minimum Load | 41 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1988 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 68 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 71 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 68 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 71 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CT2 Details Operating May 1988
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 89.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 64 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 76 MW |
| Minimum Load | 41 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1988 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 65 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 71 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 65 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 71 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CT3 Details Operating May 1988
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 89.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 64 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 78 MW |
| Minimum Load | 41 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1988 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 68 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 74 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 68 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 74 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CT4 Details Operating February 1990
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 89.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 64 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 75 MW |
| Minimum Load | 41 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1990 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 69 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 75 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 69 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 75 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CT5 Details Operating February 1990
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 89.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 65 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 79 MW |
| Minimum Load | 41 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1990 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 70 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 75 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 70 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 75 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Permian Basin Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luminant Generation Company LLC | 6555 Sierra Drive, Irving, TX 75039 | Generator 5 | 100.00% |
| Luminant Gen Co LLC Fin Holding | , , | Generator 6 | 100.00% |
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| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2W Permian Solar Project Hybrid | Andrews, TX | 1.0 TWh | 44.8 mi |
| CED Crane Solar | Crane, TX | 459.1 GWh | 44.7 mi |
| Ector County Energy Center | Goldsmith, TX | 435.2 GWh | 40.2 mi |
| Goldsmith | Goldsmith, TX | 424.3 MWh | 33.2 mi |
| N. Mary Francis | Odessa, TX | 828.4 MWh | 39 mi |
| Notrees Windpower Hybrid | Goldsmith, TX | 268.8 GWh | 29.5 mi |
| Oberon IA | Odessa, TX | 335.4 GWh | 17.5 mi |
| Oberon IB | Odessa, TX | 70.0 GWh | 17.3 mi |
| Odessa-Ector Power Plant | Odessa, TX | 8.0 TWh | 41.4 mi |
| Oxy Renewable Energy - Goldsmith | Goldsmith, TX | 44.5 GWh | 34.7 mi |
| Phoebe Solar | Kermit, TX | 581.3 GWh | 18.8 mi |
| Quail Run Energy Center | Odessa, TX | 1.4 TWh | 42.1 mi |
| Revolution | McCamey, TX | 54.0 MWh | 45.6 mi |
| SPS1 Dollarhide | Jal, NM | 23.2 GWh | 38.9 mi |
| SPS2 Jal | Jal, NM | 20.1 GWh | 43.4 mi |
| Taygete Energy Project LLC | Coyanosa, TX | 572.4 GWh | 30.5 mi |
| Taygete II Energy Project | Coyanosa, TX | 498.4 GWh | 29.2 mi |
| Upton County Solar | McCamey, TX | 322.9 GWh | 46.2 mi |
| West of the Pecos Solar | TBD, TX | 262.6 GWh | 46.3 mi |
| Westover | Odessa, TX | 367.0 MWh | 35 mi |