Shell Deer Park
PO Box 100, Deer Park, TX 77536Plant Summary Information
Shell Deer Park is ranked #83 out of 314 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Shell Deer Park is comprised of 4 generators and generated 189.8 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.
| Plant Name | Shell Deer Park |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Deer Park Refinery Limited Partnership (DPRLP) |
| Location | Harris County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1979 |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 1.0 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 14.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #747 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #468 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #123 out of 820 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #83 out of 314 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 85.3% Other Gas : 9.4% Purchased Steam : 5.3% |
| Previous Operator |
Shell Oil Co-Deer Park (2013 to 2020) Deer Park Refinery Limited Partnership (DPRLP) (2021 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Shell Deer Park
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Shell Deer Park
Shell Deer Park Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Shell Deer Park (50304) |
| Plant Address | PO Box 100, Deer Park, TX 77536 |
| Utility | Deer Park Refinery Limited Partnership (DPRLP) (64497) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 29.72319, -95.12886 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Feb 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1979 |
| Annual Generation | 1.0 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 85.3% Other Gas : 9.4% Purchased Steam : 5.3% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 94-140-000 |
| 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 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing (324) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Trinity River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | CenterPoint Energy (8901) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | HOUSTON PL CO LP |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating October 1979
| Technology | All Other |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 45.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 45 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 50 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1979 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Energy Source | Purchased Steam |
| Startup Source | Purchased Steam |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating October 1979
| Technology | All Other |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 45.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 45 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 50 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1979 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Energy Source | Purchased Steam |
| Startup Source | Purchased Steam |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN4 Details Operating April 1995
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 88.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 75 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 85 MW |
| Minimum Load | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1995 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| 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 | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN5 Details Operating April 1995
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 94 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 78 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 92 MW |
| Minimum Load | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1995 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| 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 | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Shell Deer Park Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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