Topaz Generating
5651 Attwater Avenue, Texas City, TX 77590Plant Summary Information
Topaz Generating is ranked #101 out of 313 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Topaz Generating is comprised of 10 generators and generated 115.9 GWh during the 3-month period between April 2026 to July 2026.
| Plant Name | Topaz Generating |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of San Antonio - (TX) |
| Location | Galveston County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2021 |
| Last Update | Jul 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 527.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 6.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,315 out of 13,285 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #547 out of 2,215 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #274 out of 856 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #101 out of 313 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
ProEnergy Services (2019 to 2024) City of San Antonio - (TX) (2025 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Topaz Generating
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Topaz Generating Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Topaz Generating (63688) |
| Plant Address | 5651 Attwater Avenue, Texas City, TX 77590 |
| Utility | City of San Antonio - (TX) (16604) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 29.42639, -94.97667 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jul 2021 to Jul 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2021 |
| Annual Generation | 527.8 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 | EG20-250-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | TRE |
| Balancing Authority | Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Texas-New Mexico Power Co (40051) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | FLORIDA GAS TRANSMISSION COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CTG-9 Details Operating October 2021
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 138_ATT_TPZ |
| Nameplate Capacity | 60.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 44.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 49.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 22.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2021 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator CTG-1 Details Operating July 2021
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 138_ATT_TPZ |
| Nameplate Capacity | 60.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 44.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 49.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 22.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2021 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator CTG-2 Details Operating July 2021
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 138_ATT_TPZ |
| Nameplate Capacity | 60.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 44.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 49.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 22.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2021 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator CTG-3 Details Operating July 2021
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 138_ATT_TPZ |
| Nameplate Capacity | 60.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 44.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 49.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 22.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2021 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator CTG-4 Details Operating July 2021
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 138 ATT TPZ |
| Nameplate Capacity | 60.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 44.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 49.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 22.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2021 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator CTG-5 Details Operating July 2021
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 138_ATT_TPZ |
| Nameplate Capacity | 60.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 44.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 49.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 22.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2021 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator CTG-6 Details Operating July 2021
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 138_ATT_TPZ |
| Nameplate Capacity | 60.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 44.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 49.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 22.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2021 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator CTG-7 Details Operating July 2021
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 138_ATT_TPZ |
| Nameplate Capacity | 60.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 44.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 49.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 22.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2021 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator CTG-8 Details Operating August 2021
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 138_ATT_TPZ |
| Nameplate Capacity | 60.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 44.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 49.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 22.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 2021 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator CTG10 Details Operating August 2021
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 138_ATT_TPZ |
| Nameplate Capacity | 60.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 44.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 49.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 22.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2021 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Topaz Generating Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topaz Generating, LLC | 8303 McHard Road, Houston, TX 77053 | Generator CTG-1 | 100.00% |
| Topaz Generating, LLC | 8303 McHard Road, Houston, TX 77053 | Generator CTG-2 | 100.00% |
| Topaz Generating, LLC | 8303 McHard Road, Houston, TX 77053 | Generator CTG-3 | 100.00% |
| Topaz Generating, LLC | 8303 McHard Road, Houston, TX 77053 | Generator CTG-4 | 100.00% |
| Topaz Generating, LLC | 8303 McHard Road, Houston, TX 77053 | Generator CTG-5 | 100.00% |
| Topaz Generating, LLC | 8303 McHard Road, Houston, TX 77053 | Generator CTG-6 | 100.00% |
| Topaz Generating, LLC | 8303 McHard Road, Houston, TX 77053 | Generator CTG-7 | 100.00% |
| Topaz II, LLC | 8303 McHard Road, Houston, TX 77053 | Generator CTG-8 | 100.00% |
| Topaz II, LLC | 8303 McHard Road, Houston, TX 77053 | Generator CTG-9 | 100.00% |
| Topaz II, LLC | 8303 McHard Road, Houston, TX 77053 | Generator CTG10 | 100.00% |
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