Tenaska Frontier Generation Station

17500 Hwy 30, Shiro, TX 77876

Plant Summary Information

Tenaska Frontier Generation Station is ranked #40 out of 820 power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Tenaska Frontier Generation Station is comprised of 4 generators and generated 918.3 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.

Plant Name	Tenaska Frontier Generation Station
Utility Name	Tenaska Frontier Partners Ltd
Location	Grimes County, TX
Initial Operation Date	May 2000
Last Update	Feb 2026
Annual Generation	3.4 TWh
Annual Consumption	26.5 M MMBtu
Ranked #348 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #192 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #40 out of 820 Texas Power Plants
Ranked #30 out of 314 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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Tenaska Frontier Generation Station Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Tenaska Frontier Generation Station (55062)
Plant Address	17500 Hwy 30, Shiro, TX 77876
Utility	Tenaska Frontier Partners Ltd (18611)
Latitude, Longitude	30.5924, -95.9178
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Feb 2026
Initial Operation Date	May 2000
Annual Generation	3.4 TWh
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	00-91-000

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	SERC
Balancing Authority	Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source	Municipality
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	CenterPoint Energy (8901) TX
Grid Voltage	356.00 kV / 352.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name	KINDER MORGAN TEJAS PIPELINE LLC
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Generator GTG1 Details Operating May 2000

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	STG1
Ownership	Jointly Owned
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	FTR_CC1 (ERCOT)
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	FTRCC1
Nameplate Capacity	183.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	155 MW
Winter Capacity	177 MW
Minimum Load	90 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 2000
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
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator GTG2 Details Operating May 2000

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	STG1
Ownership	Jointly Owned
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	FTR_CC1 (ERCOT)
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	FTRCC1
Nameplate Capacity	183.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	155 MW
Winter Capacity	177 MW
Minimum Load	90 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 2000
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
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator GTG3 Details Operating May 2000

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	STG1
Ownership	Jointly Owned
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	FTR_CC1 (ERCOT)
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	FRTCC1
Nameplate Capacity	183.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	155 MW
Winter Capacity	177 MW
Minimum Load	90 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 2000
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
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator STG1 Details Operating May 2000

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	STG1
Ownership	Jointly Owned
Duct Burners	Yes
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	FTR_CC1 (ERCOT)
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	FTRCC1
Nameplate Capacity	390.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	395 MW
Winter Capacity	395 MW
Minimum Load	60 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 2000
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
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Tenaska Frontier Generation Station Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
Tenaska VI Partners LP	14302 FNB Parkway, Omaha, NE 68154	Generator GTG1	0.47%
Montana Grimes County LLC	14302 FNB Parkway, Omaha, NE 68154	Generator GTG1	0.25%
Montana Grimes Frontier LP	14302 FNB Parkway, Omaha, NE 68154	Generator GTG1	24.75%
Tanaska Grimes Partners LP	14302 FNB Parkway, Omaha, NE 68154	Generator GTG1	74.25%
Diamond Frontier LLC	14302 FNB Parkway, Omaha, NE 68154	Generator GTG1	0.28%
Tenaska VI Partners LP	14302 FNB Parkway, Omaha, NE 68154	Generator GTG2	0.47%
Montana Grimes County LLC	14302 FNB Parkway, Omaha, NE 68154	Generator GTG2	0.25%
Montana Grimes Frontier LP	14302 FNB Parkway, Omaha, NE 68154	Generator GTG2	24.75%
Tanaska Grimes Partners LP	14302 FNB Parkway, Omaha, NE 68154	Generator GTG2	74.25%
Diamond Frontier LLC	14302 FNB Parkway, Omaha, NE 68154	Generator GTG2	0.28%
Tenaska VI Partners LP	14302 FNB Parkway, Omaha, NE 68154	Generator GTG3	0.47%
Montana Grimes County LLC	14302 FNB Parkway, Omaha, NE 68154	Generator GTG3	0.25%
Montana Grimes Frontier LP	14302 FNB Parkway, Omaha, NE 68154	Generator GTG3	24.75%
Tanaska Grimes Partners LP	14302 FNB Parkway, Omaha, NE 68154	Generator GTG3	74.25%
Diamond Frontier LLC	14302 FNB Parkway, Omaha, NE 68154	Generator GTG3	0.28%
Tenaska VI Partners LP	14302 FNB Parkway, Omaha, NE 68154	Generator STG1	0.47%
Montana Grimes County LLC	14302 FNB Parkway, Omaha, NE 68154	Generator STG1	0.25%
Montana Grimes Frontier LP	14302 FNB Parkway, Omaha, NE 68154	Generator STG1	24.75%
Tanaska Grimes Partners LP	14302 FNB Parkway, Omaha, NE 68154	Generator STG1	74.25%
Diamond Frontier LLC	14302 FNB Parkway, Omaha, NE 68154	Generator STG1	0.28%

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