Freeport Energy Center
2301 N Brazosport Blvd, Freeport, TX 77541Plant Summary Information
Freeport Energy Center is ranked #78 out of 304 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Freeport Energy Center is comprised of 2 generators and generated 383.8 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2024 to February 2025.
| Plant Name | Freeport Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Dow Chemical Co |
| Location | Brazoria County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2007 |
| Last Update | Feb 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.0 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 11.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #731 out of 11,993 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #437 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #118 out of 777 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #78 out of 304 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Freeport Energy Center
Freeport Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Freeport Energy Center (56152) |
| Plant Address | 2301 N Brazosport Blvd, Freeport, TX 77541 |
| Utility | Dow Chemical Co (5338) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 28.98876, -95.39542 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2011 to Feb 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2007 |
| Annual Generation | 1.0 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 05-19-000 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | TRE |
| Balancing Authority | Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO) |
| NAICS Code | Chemical Manufacturing (325) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Gulf Of Mexico & Brazos River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | CenterPoint Energy (8901) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | HOUSTON PL CO LP |
| Natural Gas Storage | Yes |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CTG1 Details Operating May 2007
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | PLTB |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 180 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 169.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 188.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 110 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2007 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator STG1 Details Operating May 2007
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | PLTB |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Duct Burners | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 80 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 50 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 70 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2007 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Freeport Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fengate Asset Management | 609 Main Street Suite 3525, Houston, TX 77002 | Generator CTG1 | 100.00% |
| Calpine Corp | 717 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002 | Generator CTG2 | 100.00% |
| Fengate Asset Management | 609 Main Street Suite 3525, Houston, TX 77002 | Generator STG1 | 100.00% |
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