Westhollow Technology Center
3333 Hwy 6 South, Houston, TX 77082Plant Summary Information
Westhollow Technology Center is ranked #172 out of 314 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Westhollow Technology Center is comprised of 1 generator and generated 2.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Westhollow Technology Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Shell Chemical LP |
| Location | Harris County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1988 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 12.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 175.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,978 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,515 out of 2,218 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #633 out of 861 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #172 out of 314 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Westhollow Technology Center
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Westhollow Technology Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Westhollow Technology Center (54330) |
| Plant Address | 3333 Hwy 6 South, Houston, TX 77082 |
| Utility | Shell Chemical LP (17052) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 29.72602, -95.63825 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1988 |
| Annual Generation | 12.6 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 | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | TRE |
| Balancing Authority | Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO) |
| NAICS Code | Chemical Manufacturing (325) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | CenterPoint Energy (8901) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | CENTERPOINT ENERGY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1988
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1988 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Westhollow Technology Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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