Frontera Energy Center
900 S. Goodwin Rd, Mission, TX 78572Plant Summary Information
Frontera Energy Center is ranked #46 out of 304 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Frontera Energy Center is comprised of 3 generators and generated 440.0 GWh during the 3-month period between October 2024 to January 2025.
| Plant Name | Frontera Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Frontera Generation Limited Partnership |
| Location | Hidalgo County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1999 |
| Last Update | Jan 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 2.4 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 17.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #459 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #282 out of 2,255 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #60 out of 774 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #46 out of 304 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Frontera Energy Center
Frontera Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Frontera Energy Center (55098) |
| Plant Address | 900 S. Goodwin Rd, Mission, TX 78572 |
| Utility | Frontera Generation Limited Partnership (6519) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 26.208, -98.3992 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Jan 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1999 |
| Annual Generation | 2.4 TWh |
| 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 99-90 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | TRE |
| Balancing Authority | Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Rio Grande |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | AEP Texas Central Company (3278) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | KINDER MORGAN TEJAS PIPELINE LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating June 1999
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | FRONT_EC |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | FRONT_EC |
| Nameplate Capacity | 172 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 177 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 185 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1999 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating July 1999
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | FRONT_EC |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | FRONT_EC |
| Nameplate Capacity | 172 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 177 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 185 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1999 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN3 Details Operating May 2000
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | FRONT_EC |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | FRONT_EC |
| Nameplate Capacity | 185 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 181 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 189 MW |
| Minimum Load | 100 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2000 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Frontera Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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