Cedar Bayou 4
7705 West Bay Road, Eldon, TX 77523Plant Summary Information
Cedar Bayou 4 is ranked #59 out of 304 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cedar Bayou 4 is comprised of 3 generators and generated 212.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Cedar Bayou 4 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | NRG Cedar Bayou Development Company LLC |
| Location | Chambers County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2009 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 1.9 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 15.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #532 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #330 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #78 out of 749 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #59 out of 304 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Cedar Bayou 4
Cedar Bayou 4 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cedar Bayou 4 (56806) |
| Plant Address | 7705 West Bay Road, Eldon, TX 77523 |
| Utility | NRG Cedar Bayou Development Company LLC (56020) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 29.75165, -94.92312 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2009 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2009 |
| Annual Generation | 1.9 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 | 07-80-000, 09-37-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | TRE |
| Balancing Authority | Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Cedar Bayou |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | CenterPoint Energy (8901) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | KINDER MORGAN TEJAS PIPELINE LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating June 2009
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CBY4 |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Duct Burners | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CBY4_CC1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CBY4_CC1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 178.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 178 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 186 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2009 |
| 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 41 Details Operating June 2009
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CBY4 |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CBY4_CC1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CBY4_CC1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 178.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 163 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 173 MW |
| Minimum Load | 130 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup 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 42 Details Operating June 2009
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CBY4 |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CBY4_CC1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CBY4_CC1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 178.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 163 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 173 MW |
| Minimum Load | 130 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup 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 |
Cedar Bayou 4 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRG Cedar Bayou Development Company LLC | 1301 McKinney, Suite 2300(281) 220-7623 (c), Houston, TX 77010 | Generator 4 | 50.00% |
| OE Holdings, LLC | 13860 Ballantyne Corporate Place, Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28277 | Generator 4 | 50.00% |
| NRG Cedar Bayou Development Company LLC | 1301 McKinney, Suite 2300(281) 220-7623 (c), Houston, TX 77010 | Generator 41 | 50.00% |
| OE Holdings, LLC | 13860 Ballantyne Corporate Place, Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28277 | Generator 41 | 50.00% |
| NRG Cedar Bayou Development Company LLC | 1301 McKinney, Suite 2300(281) 220-7623 (c), Houston, TX 77010 | Generator 42 | 50.00% |
| OE Holdings, LLC | 13860 Ballantyne Corporate Place, Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28277 | Generator 42 | 50.00% |
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