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Forney Energy Center

13770 W US Hwy 80, Forney, TX 75126

Plant Summary Information

Forney Energy Center is ranked #13 out of 2,255 natural gas power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Forney Energy Center is comprised of 8 generators and generated 2.1 TWh during the 3-month period between October 2024 to January 2025.

Plant NameForney Energy Center
Utility NameLaFrontera Holdings LLC
LocationKaufman County, TX
Initial Operation DateFebruary 2003
Last Update Jan 2025
Annual Generation 9.6 TWh
Annual Consumption 77.2 M MMBtu
Ranked #68 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #13 out of 2,255 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #5 out of 774 Texas Power Plants
Ranked #1 out of 304 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas
Previous Operator FPLE Forney LP (2013 to 2015)
LaFrontera Holdings LLC (2016 to 2023)

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Monthly Net Generation for Forney Energy Center

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Forney Energy Center Details

Summary Information
Plant NameForney Energy Center (55480)
Plant Address13770 W US Hwy 80, Forney, TX 75126
UtilityLaFrontera Holdings LLC (60477)
Latitude, Longitude32.7563, -96.4916
Generation Dates on FileAug 2003 to Jan 2025
Initial Operation DateFebruary 2003
Annual Generation 9.6 TWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusYes
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number02-124-000
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionTRE
Balancing AuthorityElectric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water SourceDuck Creek Water Treatment
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerOncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (44372) TX
Grid Voltage 345.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name KINDER MORGAN NORTH TEXAS PL
Natural Gas StorageNo
Liquefied Natural Gas StorageNo

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Generator U1 Details Operating February 2003

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeBLK1
OwnershipSingle Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationFRNYPP_1_CCU
Nameplate Capacity188.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity165 MW
Winter Capacity195 MW
Minimum Load90 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateFebruary 2003
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator U2 Details Operating February 2003

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeBLK1
OwnershipSingle Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationFRNYPP_1_CCU
Nameplate Capacity188.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity157 MW
Winter Capacity185 MW
Minimum Load90 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateFebruary 2003
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator U3 Details Operating February 2003

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeBLK1
OwnershipSingle Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationFRNYPP_1_CCU
Nameplate Capacity188.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity157 MW
Winter Capacity185 MW
Minimum Load90 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateFebruary 2003
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator ST1 Details Operating April 2003

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Steam Part
Unit CodeBLK1
OwnershipSingle Owner
Duct BurnersYes
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationFRNYPP_1_CCU
Nameplate Capacity382.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity406 MW
Winter Capacity418 MW
Minimum Load88 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateApril 2003
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo

Generator U4 Details Operating May 2003

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeBLK2
OwnershipSingle Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationFRNYPP_2_CCU
Nameplate Capacity188.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity165 MW
Winter Capacity195 MW
Minimum Load90 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2003
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo

Generator U5 Details Operating May 2003

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeBLK2
OwnershipSingle Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationFRNYPP_2_CCU
Nameplate Capacity188.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity157 MW
Winter Capacity185 MW
Minimum Load90 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2003
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo

Generator U6 Details Operating May 2003

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeBLK2
OwnershipSingle Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationFRNYPP_2_CCU
Nameplate Capacity188.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity157 MW
Winter Capacity185 MW
Minimum Load90 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2003
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo

Generator ST2 Details Operating July 2003

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Steam Part
Unit CodeBLK2
OwnershipSingle Owner
Duct BurnersYes
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationFRNYPP_2_CCU
Nameplate Capacity382.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity406 MW
Winter Capacity418 MW
Minimum Load88 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJuly 2003
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo

Forney Energy Center Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressGeneratorOwnership
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