Freeport Energy Center

2301 N Brazosport Blvd, Freeport, TX 77541

Plant Summary Information

Freeport Energy Center is ranked #81 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 321.8 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2024 to October 2024.

Plant NameFreeport Energy Center
Utility NameDow Chemical Co
LocationBrazoria County, TX
Initial Operation DateMay 2007
Last Update Oct 2024
Annual Generation 918.7 GWh
Annual Consumption 11.2 M MMBtu
Ranked #784 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #455 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #127 out of 758 Texas Power Plants
Ranked #81 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 NameFreeport Energy Center (56152)
Plant Address2301 N Brazosport Blvd, Freeport, TX 77541
UtilityDow Chemical Co (5338)
Latitude, Longitude28.98876, -95.39542
Generation Dates on FileJan 2011 to Oct 2024
Initial Operation DateMay 2007
Annual Generation 918.7 GWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusYes
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number05-19-000
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 CodeChemical Manufacturing (325)
Sector Industrial CHP (7)
Water SourceGulf Of Mexico & Brazos River
Ash Impoundment
Transmission / Distribution OwnerCenterPoint Energy (8901) TX
Grid Voltage 345.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name HOUSTON PL CO LP
Natural Gas StorageYes
Liquefied Natural Gas StorageNo

Generator CTG1 Details Operating May 2007

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodePLTB
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
Nameplate Capacity180 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity169.4 MW
Winter Capacity188.7 MW
Minimum Load110 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2007
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameIndustrial CHP (7)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo

Generator STG1 Details Operating May 2007

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Steam Part
Unit CodePLTB
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Duct BurnersNo
Nameplate Capacity80 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity50 MW
Winter Capacity70 MW
Minimum Load4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2007
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameIndustrial CHP (7)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo

Freeport Energy Center Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressGeneratorOwnership
Fengate Asset Management609 Main Street Suite 3525, Houston, TX 77002Generator CTG1100.00%
Calpine Corp717 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002Generator CTG2100.00%
Fengate Asset Management609 Main Street Suite 3525, Houston, TX 77002Generator STG1100.00%

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