Colorado Bend II
4023 South State Highway 60, Wharton, TX 77488Plant Summary Information
Colorado Bend II is ranked #44 out of 2,254 natural gas power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Colorado Bend II is comprised of 3 generators and generated 2.1 TWh during the 3-month period between July 2024 to October 2024.
Plant Name | Colorado Bend II |
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Utility Name | Constellation Power, Inc |
Location | Wharton County, TX |
Initial Operation Date | June 2017 |
Last Update | Oct 2024 |
Annual Generation | 7.1 TWh |
Annual Consumption | 53.0 M MMBtu |
Ranked #122 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #44 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #11 out of 758 Texas Power Plants | |
Ranked #6 out of 304 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
Previous Operator |
Exelon Power (2015 to 2021) Constellation Power, Inc (2022 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Colorado Bend II
Colorado Bend II Details
Summary Information | |
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Plant Name | Colorado Bend II (60122) |
Plant Address | 4023 South State Highway 60, Wharton, TX 77488 |
Utility | Constellation Power, Inc (6035) |
Latitude, Longitude | 29.28942, -96.0654 |
Generation Dates on File | Jun 2017 to Oct 2024 |
Initial Operation Date | June 2017 |
Annual Generation | 7.1 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 | 17-20-000 |
Regulatory Information | |
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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 | 358.00 kV |
Energy Storage | No |
Natural Gas Information | |
Pipeline Name | GULF SOUTH PIPELINE COMPANY LP |
Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CT7 Details Operating June 2017
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
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Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
Unit Code | BLK3 |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CBECII_1 |
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CBECII_1 |
Nameplate Capacity | 360.9 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
Summer Capacity | 329.3 MW |
Winter Capacity | 360.2 MW |
Minimum Load | 113 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
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Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | June 2017 |
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 |
Generator CT8 Details Operating June 2017
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
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Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
Unit Code | BLK3 |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CBECII_2 |
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CBECII_2 |
Nameplate Capacity | 360.9 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
Summer Capacity | 335 MW |
Winter Capacity | 359.6 MW |
Minimum Load | 113 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
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Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | June 2017 |
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 |
Generator STG9 Details Operating June 2017
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
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Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
Unit Code | BLK3 |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Duct Burners | Yes |
Nameplate Capacity | 508.5 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
Summer Capacity | 478.4 MW |
Winter Capacity | 490.5 MW |
Minimum Load | 70 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | June 2017 |
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 |
Colorado Bend II Plant Owners
Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
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