South Texas Project
8 mi. W. of Wadsworth on FM521, Wadsworth, TX 77483Plant Summary Information
South Texas Project is ranked #6 out of 11,455 power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
South Texas Project is comprised of 2 generators and generated 7.4 TWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.
| Plant Name | South Texas Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | STP Nuclear Operating Co |
| Location | Matagorda County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1988 |
| Last Update | Feb 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 23.3 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 243.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #6 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #6 out of 55 Nuclear Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1 out of 726 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 2 Texas Nuclear Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Nuclear |
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Monthly Net Generation for South Texas Project
South Texas Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | South Texas Project (6251) |
| Plant Address | 8 mi. W. of Wadsworth on FM521 Wadsworth, TX 77483 |
| Utility | STP Nuclear Operating Co (21535) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 28.795, -96.0481 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Feb 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1988 |
| Annual Generation | 23.3 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Nuclear |
| 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 | Colorado River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Austin Energy (1015) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 256.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating August 1988
| Technology | Nuclear |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1354.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1300 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1340 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1280 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1988 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Nuclear |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 1989
| Technology | Nuclear |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1354.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1280 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1320 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1280 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1989 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Nuclear |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
South Texas Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Energy | P O Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 | Generator 1 | 16.00% |
| City of San Antonio - (TX) | 500 McCullough, San Antonio, TX 78215 | Generator 1 | 40.00% |
| NRG Texas Power LLC | 910 Louisiana St., Houston, TX 77002 | Generator 1 | 44.00% |
| Austin Energy | P O Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 | Generator 2 | 16.00% |
| City of San Antonio - (TX) | 500 McCullough, San Antonio, TX 78215 | Generator 2 | 40.00% |
| NRG Texas Power LLC | 910 Louisiana St., Houston, TX 77002 | Generator 2 | 44.00% |
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| #4 | Oconee | Seneca, SC | 24.1 TWh |
| #5 | Peach Bottom | Delta, PA | 23.9 TWh |
| #7 | Braidwood Generation Station | Braceville, IL | 21.8 TWh |
| #8 | Byron Generating Station | Byron, IL | 21.1 TWh |
| #9 | Sequoyah | Soddy Daisy, TN | 20.8 TWh |
| #10 | Catawba | York, SC | 20.8 TWh |
| #11 | LaSalle Generating Station | Marseilles, IL | 20.7 TWh |
| #12 | TalenEnergy Susquehanna | Berwick, PA | 20.7 TWh |
| #13 | Limerick | Sanatoga, PA | 20.6 TWh |
| #14 | Comanche Peak | Glen Rose, TX | 20.6 TWh |
| #15 | Watts Bar Nuclear Plant | Spring City, TN | 20.3 TWh |
| #16 | Donald C Cook | Bridgman, MI | 20.2 TWh |
| #17 | PSEG Salem Generating Station | Hancocks Bridge, NJ | 20.0 TWh |
| #18 | McGuire | Huntersville, NC | 19.7 TWh |
| #19 | Diablo Canyon | Avila Beach, CA | 19.4 TWh |
| #20 | St Lucie | Jensen Beach, FL | 17.7 TWh |
| #21 | North Anna | Mineral, VA | 17.2 TWh |
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