Colorado Bend Energy Center
3821 South State Highway 60, Wharton, TX 77488Plant Summary Information
Colorado Bend Energy Center is ranked #43 out of 304 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Colorado Bend Energy Center is comprised of 8 generators and generated 794.6 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.
| Plant Name | Colorado Bend Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | CER Colorado Bend Energy Partners LP |
| Location | Wharton County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2002 |
| Last Update | Sep 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 2.4 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 23.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #459 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #282 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #58 out of 754 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #43 out of 304 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Colorado Bend Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Colorado Bend Energy Center (56350) |
| Plant Address | 3821 South State Highway 60, Wharton, TX 77488 |
| Utility | CER Colorado Bend Energy Partners LP (56765) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 29.2878, -96.0683 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2007 to Sep 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2002 |
| Annual Generation | 2.4 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 | 07-42-000 |
| 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 | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | CenterPoint Energy (8901) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name |
ENERGY TRANSFER FUEL LP GULF SOUTH PIPELINE COMPANY LP |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CT1A Details Operating May 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | BLK1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CBEC_CC1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CBEC_CC1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 90 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 85 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 85 MW |
| Minimum Load | 45 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2002 |
| 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 CT1B Details Operating May 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | BLK1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CBEC_CC1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CBEC_CC1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 90 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 85 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 85 MW |
| Minimum Load | 45 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2002 |
| 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 CT2A Details Operating May 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | BLK2 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CBEC_CC2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CBEC_CC2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 90 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 85 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 85 MW |
| Minimum Load | 45 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2002 |
| 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 CT2B Details Operating May 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | BLK2 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CBEC_CC2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CBEC_CC2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 90 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 85 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 85 MW |
| Minimum Load | 45 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2002 |
| 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 ST1 Details Operating May 2007
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | BLK1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CBEC_CC1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CBEC_CC1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 105.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.92 |
| Summer Capacity | 103 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 103 MW |
| Minimum Load | 35 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2007 |
| 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 ST2 Details Operating June 2008
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | BLK2 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CBEC_CC2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CBEC_CC2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 115 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 103 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 103 MW |
| Minimum Load | 35 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2008 |
| 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 CT4A Details Operating May 2023
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CBEC_GT11 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CBEC_GT11 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 37 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 31 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 31 MW |
| Minimum Load | 31 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2023 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator CT4B Details Operating May 2023
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CBEC_GT12 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CBEC_GT12 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 37 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 31 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 31 MW |
| Minimum Load | 31 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2023 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Colorado Bend Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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