V H Braunig

15290 Streich Rd., Elmendorf, TX 78112

Plant Summary Information

V H Braunig is ranked #59 out of 312 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

V H Braunig is comprised of 7 generators and generated 157.6 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2025 to May 2025.

Plant NameV H Braunig
Utility NameCity of San Antonio - (TX)
LocationBexar County, TX
Initial Operation DateMarch 1966
Last Update May 2025
Annual Generation 1.9 TWh
Annual Consumption 23.9 M MMBtu
Ranked #528 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #328 out of 2,220 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #76 out of 796 Texas Power Plants
Ranked #59 out of 312 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas : 99.9%

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V H Braunig Details

Summary Information
Plant NameV H Braunig (3612)
Plant Address15290 Streich Rd., Elmendorf, TX 78112
UtilityCity of San Antonio - (TX) (16604)
Latitude, Longitude29.2567, -98.3825
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to May 2025
Initial Operation DateMarch 1966
Annual Generation 1.9 TWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas : 99.9%
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusRegulated
NERC RegionTRE
Balancing AuthorityElectric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water SourceBraunig Lake
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerCity of San Antonio - (TX) (16604) TX
Grid Voltage 138.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name ENTERPRISE TEXAS PIPELINE
Natural Gas StorageNo

Generator 1 Details Operating March 1966

TechnologyNatural Gas Steam Turbine
Prime MoverSteam Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationBRAUNIG_VHB1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataBRAUNIG_VHB1
Nameplate Capacity225 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity217 MW
Winter Capacity217 MW
Minimum Load60 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMarch 1966
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Startup SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator 2 Details Operating April 1968

TechnologyNatural Gas Steam Turbine
Prime MoverSteam Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationBRAUNIG_VHB2
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataBRAUNIG_VHB2
Nameplate Capacity252 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity230 MW
Winter Capacity230 MW
Minimum Load60 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateApril 1968
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Startup SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator 3 Details Operating May 1970

TechnologyNatural Gas Steam Turbine
Prime MoverSteam Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationBRAUNIG_VHB3
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataBRAUNIG_VHB3
Nameplate Capacity417 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity412 MW
Winter Capacity412 MW
Minimum Load70 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 1970
Planned RetirementMarch 2027
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Startup SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator 5 Details Operating December 2010

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationBR_VHB6CT5_6
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataBR_VHB6CT5_6
Nameplate Capacity61 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity48 MW
Winter Capacity48 MW
Minimum Load20 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateDecember 2010
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasYes
Multifuel Details
Switch When OperatingNo
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas48 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas48 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil48 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil48 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil6H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas6H
Factors That Limit SwitchingYes
Storage LimitsYes
Air Permit LimitsYes

Generator 6 Details Operating December 2010

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationBR_VHB6CT5_6
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataBR_VHB6CT5_6
Nameplate Capacity61 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity48 MW
Winter Capacity48 MW
Minimum Load20 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateDecember 2010
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasYes
Multifuel Details
Switch When OperatingNo
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas48 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas48 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil48 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil48 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil6H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas6H
Factors That Limit SwitchingYes
Storage LimitsYes
Air Permit LimitsYes

Generator 7 Details Operating December 2010

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationBR_VHB6CT7_8
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataBR_VHB6CT7_8
Nameplate Capacity61 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity48 MW
Winter Capacity48 MW
Minimum Load20 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateDecember 2010
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasYes
Multifuel Details
Switch When OperatingNo
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas48 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas48 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil48 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil48 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil6H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas6H
Factors That Limit SwitchingYes
Storage LimitsYes
Air Permit LimitsYes

Generator 8 Details Operating December 2010

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationBR_VHB6CT7_8
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataBR_VHB6CT7_8
Nameplate Capacity61 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity47 MW
Winter Capacity47 MW
Minimum Load20 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateDecember 2010
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasYes
Multifuel Details
Switch When OperatingNo
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas47 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas47 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil47 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil47 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil6H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas6H
Factors That Limit SwitchingYes
Storage LimitsYes
Air Permit LimitsYes

V H Braunig Plant Owners

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