Freeport Energy

2301 Brazosport Boulevard, Freeport, TX 77541

Plant Summary Information

Freeport Energy is ranked #56 out of 304 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Freeport Energy is comprised of 6 generators and generated 439.5 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2024 to October 2024.

Plant NameFreeport Energy
Utility NameOlin Blue Cube Operations
LocationBrazoria County, TX
Initial Operation DateApril 1978
Last Update Oct 2024
Annual Generation 2.0 TWh
Annual Consumption 19.6 M MMBtu
Ranked #518 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #324 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #72 out of 758 Texas Power Plants
Ranked #56 out of 304 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas
Previous Operator Dow Chemical Co (2013 to 2014)
Olin Blue Cube Operations (2015 to 2023)

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Freeport Energy Details

Summary Information
Plant NameFreeport Energy (52120)
Plant Address2301 Brazosport Boulevard, Freeport, TX 77541
UtilityOlin Blue Cube Operations (59875)
Latitude, Longitude28.99129, -95.40748
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Oct 2024
Initial Operation DateApril 1978
Annual Generation 2.0 TWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusYes
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number82-19-000
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 No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerCenterPoint Energy (8901) TX
Grid Voltage 345.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name HOUSTON PL CO LP
Natural Gas StorageNo

Generator G-61 Details Operating October 1982

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodePLTB
OwnershipSingle Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
Nameplate Capacity94.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity68.3 MW
Winter Capacity76.1 MW
Minimum Load50 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateOctober 1982
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameIndustrial CHP (7)
Topping Or BottomingT
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 G-63 Details Operating August 1982

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodePLTB
OwnershipSingle Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
Nameplate Capacity94.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity68.3 MW
Winter Capacity80 MW
Minimum Load50 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateAugust 1982
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameIndustrial CHP (7)
Topping Or BottomingT
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 G-64 Details Out of Service September 1982

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Steam Part
Unit CodePLTB
OwnershipSingle Owner
Duct BurnersNo
Nameplate Capacity64.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.9
Summer Capacity35 MW
Winter Capacity35 MW
Minimum Load9 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOut of Service
First Operation DateSeptember 1982
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameIndustrial CHP (7)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full LoadOVER
Multiple FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator G-66 Details Out of Service December 1983

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodePLTB
OwnershipSingle Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
Nameplate Capacity119 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity95.6 MW
Winter Capacity106.5 MW
Minimum Load45 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOut of Service
First Operation DateDecember 1983
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameIndustrial CHP (7)
Topping Or BottomingT
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 G-65 Details Operating February 1984

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Steam Part
Unit CodePLTB
OwnershipSingle Owner
Duct BurnersNo
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationDow_Gen_1 and Dow_Gen_2
Nameplate Capacity111.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity95.2 MW
Winter Capacity95.2 MW
Minimum Load30 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateFebruary 1984
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameIndustrial CHP (7)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full LoadOVER
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator G-67 Details Operating March 1984

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodePLTB
OwnershipSingle Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
Nameplate Capacity119 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity95.6 MW
Winter Capacity106.5 MW
Minimum Load45 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMarch 1984
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameIndustrial CHP (7)
Topping Or BottomingT
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

Freeport Energy Plant Owners

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