T H Wharton
16301 Highway 249, Houston, TX 77064Plant Summary Information
T H Wharton is ranked #93 out of 313 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
T H Wharton is comprised of 17 generators and generated 132.9 GWh during the 3-month period between March 2026 to June 2026.
| Plant Name | T H Wharton |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | NRG Texas Power LLC |
| Location | Harris County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1967 |
| Last Update | Jun 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 590.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 7.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,167 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #526 out of 2,208 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #224 out of 858 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #93 out of 313 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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T H Wharton Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | T H Wharton (3469) |
| Plant Address | 16301 Highway 249, Houston, TX 77064 |
| Utility | NRG Texas Power LLC (54888) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 29.9417, -95.5306 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Jun 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1967 |
| Annual Generation | 590.0 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 | 07-63, 09-12 |
| 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 | Water Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | CenterPoint Energy (8901) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV / 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name |
KINDER MORGAN TEJAS PIPELINE LLC KINDER MORGAN TEXAS PIPELINE LLC |
Generator GT1 Details Operating July 1967
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | THW_THWGT_1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | THW_THWGT_1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 14 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1967 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 31 Details Operating July 1972
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | THW3 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | THW_CC1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | THW_CC1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 54 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 54 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 69 MW |
| Minimum Load | 53 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1972 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 32 Details Operating July 1972
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | THW3 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | THW_CC1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | THW_CC1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 54 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 54 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 69 MW |
| Minimum Load | 53 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1972 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 33 Details Operating July 1972
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | THW3 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | THW_CC1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | THW_CC1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 54 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 54 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 69 MW |
| Minimum Load | 53 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1972 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 34 Details Operating July 1972
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | THW3 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | THW_CC1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | THW_CC1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 54 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 54 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 69 MW |
| Minimum Load | 53 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1972 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 41 Details Operating July 1972
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | THW4 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | THW_CC2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | THW_CC2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 54 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 54 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 69 MW |
| Minimum Load | 53 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1972 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 42 Details Operating July 1972
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | THW4 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | THW_CC2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | THW_CC2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 54 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 54 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 69 MW |
| Minimum Load | 53 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1972 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating August 1974
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | THW3 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | THW_CC1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | THW_CC1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 113.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 110 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 110 MW |
| Minimum Load | 27 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1974 |
| 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 4 Details Operating August 1974
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | THW4 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | THW_CC2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | THW_CC2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 113.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 110 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 110 MW |
| Minimum Load | 27 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1974 |
| 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 43 Details Operating August 1974
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | THW4 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | THW_CC2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | THW_CC2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 56.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 54 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 69 MW |
| Minimum Load | 53 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1974 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 44 Details Operating August 1974
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | THW4 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | THW_CC2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | THW_CC2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 56.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 54 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 69 MW |
| Minimum Load | 53 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1974 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 51 Details Operating November 1975
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | THW_THWGT5X |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | THW_THWGT5X |
| Nameplate Capacity | 85 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 56 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 65 MW |
| Minimum Load | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 1975 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 52 Details Operating November 1975
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | THW_THWGT5X |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | THW_THWGT5X |
| Nameplate Capacity | 85 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 56 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 65 MW |
| Minimum Load | 38 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 1975 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 53 Details Operating November 1975
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | THW_THWGT5X |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | THW_THWGT5X |
| Nameplate Capacity | 85 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 56 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 65 MW |
| Minimum Load | 42 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 1975 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 54 Details Operating November 1975
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | THW_THWGT5X |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | THW_THWGT5X |
| Nameplate Capacity | 85 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 56 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 65 MW |
| Minimum Load | 48 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 1975 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 55 Details Operating November 1975
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | THW_THWGT5X |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | THW_THWGT5X |
| Nameplate Capacity | 85 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 56 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 65 MW |
| Minimum Load | 42 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 1975 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 56 Details Operating November 1975
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | THW_THWGT5X |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | THW_THWGT5X |
| Nameplate Capacity | 85 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 56 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 65 MW |
| Minimum Load | 38 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 1975 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
T H Wharton Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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