Corpus Christi Energy Center

3952 Buddy Lawrence Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78407

Plant Summary Information

Corpus Christi Energy Center is ranked #40 out of 304 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Corpus Christi Energy Center is comprised of 3 generators and generated 827.2 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2024 to October 2024.

Plant NameCorpus Christi Energy Center
Utility NameCorpus Christi Cogeneration LLC
LocationNueces County, TX
Initial Operation DateOctober 2002
Last Update Oct 2024
Annual Generation 2.6 TWh
Annual Consumption 26.3 M MMBtu
Ranked #444 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #272 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #54 out of 758 Texas Power Plants
Ranked #40 out of 304 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas

Map of Corpus Christi Energy Center

Full Screen Map

Register Now for Comprehensive Access

Subscribe now to access all power plant data, utility information, FERC EQR data, and more for Corpus Christi Energy Center.

Create Your Account Today

Monthly Net Generation for Corpus Christi Energy Center

Corpus Christi Energy Center Details

Summary Information
Plant NameCorpus Christi Energy Center (55206)
Plant Address3952 Buddy Lawrence Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78407
UtilityCorpus Christi Cogeneration LLC (4383)
Latitude, Longitude27.8139, -97.4283
Generation Dates on FileOct 2002 to Oct 2024
Initial Operation DateOctober 2002
Annual Generation 2.6 TWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusYes
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number98-39-000
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionTRE
Balancing AuthorityElectric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP CHP (3)
Water SourceCorpus Christi Ship Channel
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerAEP Texas Central Company (3278) TX
Grid Voltage 138.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name KINDER MORGAN TEXAS PIPELINE LLC
Natural Gas StorageNo

Generator CT1 Details Operating October 2002

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeCCEC
OwnershipSingle Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationCCEC
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataCCEC
Nameplate Capacity198.9 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity173 MW
Winter Capacity179 MW
Minimum Load95 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateOctober 2002
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameIPP CHP (3)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator CT2 Details Operating October 2002

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeCCEC
OwnershipSingle Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationCCEC
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataCCEC
Nameplate Capacity198.9 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity173 MW
Winter Capacity179 MW
Minimum Load95 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateOctober 2002
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameIPP CHP (3)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator ST1 Details Operating October 2002

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Steam Part
Unit CodeCCEC
OwnershipSingle Owner
Duct BurnersYes
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationCCEC
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataCCEC
Nameplate Capacity195.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity160 MW
Winter Capacity160 MW
Minimum Load15 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateOctober 2002
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameIPP CHP (3)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Other Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Corpus Christi Energy Center Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressGeneratorOwnership
We couldn't locate any owners for this plant

Power Plants with Similar Net Generation

Power plants with a similar annual net generation from Natural Gas.

RankPlant NamePlant LocationAnnual Generation
#262Bridgeport Energy ProjectBridgeport, CT2.7 TWh
#263Bastrop Energy CenterCedar Creek, TX2.7 TWh
#264AES Alamitos Energy CenterLong Beach, CA2.6 TWh
#265SeminoleKonowa, OK2.6 TWh
#266Emery StationClear Lake, IA2.6 TWh
#267Mankato Energy CenterMankato, MN2.6 TWh
#268HaynesLong Beach, CA2.6 TWh
#269Gila River Power Block 3Gila Bend, AZ2.6 TWh
#270Higgins Generating StationPrimm, NV2.6 TWh
#271AES Huntington Beach Energy ProjectHuntington Beach, CA2.6 TWh
#273Sunrise Power LLCFellows, CA2.6 TWh
#274Harry AllenLas Vegas, NV2.6 TWh
#275ANP Bellingham Energy ProjectBellingham, MA2.5 TWh
#276RavenswoodLong Island, NY2.5 TWh
#277C D McIntosh JrLakeland, FL2.5 TWh
#278ExxonMobil Baytown TurbineBaytown, TX2.5 TWh
#279Colorado Bend Energy CenterWharton, TX2.5 TWh
#280Gila River Power Block 4Gila Bend, AZ2.5 TWh
#281Sabine River OperationsOrange, TX2.5 TWh
#282State Line Combined CycleJoplin, MO2.5 TWh

Nearby Power Plants

Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Corpus Christi Energy Center.

Plant NamePlant LocationAnnual GenerationDistance
Barney M DavisCorpus Christi, TX1.5 TWh16 mi
Blackjack Creek Wind FarmSkidmore, TX524.9 GWh27.8 mi
Chapman Ranch Wind ICorpus Christi, TX595.2 GWh15.9 mi
Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi, TX72.9 GWh10.2 mi
Corpus RefineryCorpus Christi, TX272.8 GWh6.2 mi
Cranell Wind Farm LLCTBD, TX566.9 GWh26.5 mi
El Algodon Alto Wind Farm, LLCMathis, TX602.4 GWh22.9 mi
Gregory Power PlantGregory, TX795.2 GWh11.6 mi
HEB00057Corpus Christi, TX315.0 MWh13.7 mi
HEB00069Corpus Christi, TX407.0 MWh13.1 mi
HEBCCBakeryCorpus Christi, TX1.0 GWh2.8 mi
Ingleside CogenerationHouston, TX2.5 TWh12.3 mi
Karankawa Wind LLCMathis, TX772.6 GWh34.2 mi
Midway Wind, LLCTaft, TX392.1 GWh12.5 mi
Nueces BayCorpus Christi, TX1.4 TWh0.7 mi
Papalote Creek I LLCTaft, TX421.0 GWh8.8 mi
Papalote Creek II LLCTaft, TX433.2 GWh14.9 mi
Patriot Wind FarmBishop, TX540.1 GWh20.7 mi
Ticona Polymers IncBishop, TX254.1 GWh29.4 mi
Valero Refinery Corpus Christi WestCorpus Christi, TX100.5 GWh3.3 mi