BASF Freeport Works

602 Copper Rd, Feeeport, TX 77541

Plant Summary Information

BASF Freeport Works is ranked #96 out of 304 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

BASF Freeport Works is comprised of 2 generators and generated 134.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant Name	BASF Freeport Works
Utility Name	BASF Corporation
Location	Brazoria County, TX
Initial Operation Date	May 1999
Last Update	Dec 2023
Annual Generation	588.6 GWh
Annual Consumption	7.9 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,138 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #531 out of 2,255 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #212 out of 774 Texas Power Plants
Ranked #96 out of 304 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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Summary Information
Plant Name	BASF Freeport Works (55311)
Plant Address	602 Copper Rd, Feeeport, TX 77541
Utility	BASF Corporation (1182)
Latitude, Longitude	29.002, -95.394
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation Date	May 1999
Annual Generation	588.6 GWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	Yes
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number	99-39-000
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	Brazos River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	CenterPoint Energy (8901) TX
Grid Voltage	138.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name	HOUSTON PL CO LP
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	81 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.98
Summer Capacity	75 MW
Winter Capacity	85 MW
Minimum Load	40 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 1999
Combined Heat & Power	Yes

Sector Name	Industrial CHP (7)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Sector Name	Industrial CHP (7)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Waste Heat
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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