Denton Energy Center
8161 Jim Christal Road, Denton, TX 76207Plant Summary Information
Denton Energy Center is ranked #122 out of 304 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Denton Energy Center is comprised of 12 generators and generated 62.7 GWh during the 3-month period between October 2024 to January 2025.
| Plant Name | Denton Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Denton - (TX) |
| Location | Denton County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2018 |
| Last Update | Jan 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 247.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,092 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #672 out of 2,255 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #377 out of 774 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #122 out of 304 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Denton Energy Center
Denton Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Denton Energy Center (61643) |
| Plant Address | 8161 Jim Christal Road, Denton, TX 76207 |
| Utility | City of Denton - (TX) (5063) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.21487, -97.20969 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2018 to Jan 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2018 |
| Annual Generation | 247.0 GWh |
| 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 | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | TRE |
| Balancing Authority | Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Denton - (TX) (5063) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | ENTERPRISE TEXAS PIPELINE |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator DEC1 Details Operating July 2018
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2018 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator DEC10 Details Operating July 2018
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2018 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator DEC11 Details Operating July 2018
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2018 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator DEC12 Details Operating July 2018
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2018 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator DEC2 Details Operating July 2018
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2018 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator DEC3 Details Operating July 2018
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2018 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator DEC4 Details Operating July 2018
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2018 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator DEC5 Details Operating July 2018
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2018 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator DEC6 Details Operating July 2018
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2018 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator DEC7 Details Operating July 2018
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2018 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator DEC8 Details Operating July 2018
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2018 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator DEC9 Details Operating July 2018
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2018 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Denton Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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