San Jacinto Steam Electric Station
845 Sens Road, La Porte, TX 77571Plant Summary Information
San Jacinto Steam Electric Station is ranked #89 out of 313 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
San Jacinto Steam Electric Station is comprised of 2 generators and generated 170.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | San Jacinto Steam Electric Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | NRG Texas Power LLC |
| Location | Harris County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1995 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 751.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 12.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #952 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #486 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #171 out of 852 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #89 out of 313 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for San Jacinto Steam Electric Station
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San Jacinto Steam Electric Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | San Jacinto Steam Electric Station (7325) |
| Plant Address | 845 Sens Road, La Porte, TX 77571 |
| Utility | NRG Texas Power LLC (54888) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 29.69484, -95.04062 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1995 |
| Annual Generation | 751.6 GWh |
| 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 | 26-47 |
| 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 | La Porte Rail and Terminal |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | CenterPoint Energy (8901) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name |
KINDER MORGAN TEJAS PIPELINE LLC HOUSTON PL CO LP |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating April 1995
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SJS_SJS_G1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SJS_SJS_G1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 88.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 80 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 87 MW |
| Minimum Load | 60 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1995 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating April 1995
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SJS_SJS_G2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SJS_SJS_G2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 88.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 80 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 87 MW |
| Minimum Load | 60 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1995 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
San Jacinto Steam Electric Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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