Hal C Weaver Power Plant
215 E 24th, Austin, TX 78712Plant Summary Information
Hal C Weaver Power Plant is ranked #103 out of 288 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Hal C Weaver Power Plant is comprised of 6 generators and generated 109.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Hal C Weaver Power Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | University of Texas at Austin |
| Location | Travis County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1951 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 371.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 4.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,670 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #606 out of 2,188 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #304 out of 721 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #103 out of 288 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Hal C Weaver Power Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Hal C Weaver Power Plant (50118) |
| Plant Address | 215 E 24th Austin, TX 78712 |
| Utility | University of Texas at Austin (19537) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 30.2867, -97.7356 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1951 |
| Annual Generation | 371.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 86-486-000 |
| 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 | Educational Services (611) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Austin Energy (1015) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | TEXAS GAS SERVICE |
| Pipeline Name | DISCOVERY GAS TRANSMISSION |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN4 Details Standby October 1951
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | HCWP |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 7.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 7.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | October 1951 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 7.6 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 7.6 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 7.6 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 7.6 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator GEN5 Details Standby September 1959
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | HCWP |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | September 1959 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 6 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 6 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 6 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 6 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator GEN7 Details Standby January 1979
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | HCWP |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 28.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 27.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 27.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 12.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1979 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 27.6 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 27.2 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 27.6 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 27.2 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator GEN8 Details Operating November 1987
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | HCWP |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 48.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 46.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 45.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 23 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1987 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN9 Details Operating November 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | HCWP |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 27.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 26.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 25.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 11 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2004 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 26.1 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 25.7 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 26.1 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 25.7 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator GEN10 Details Operating March 2010
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | HCWP |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 34.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 33 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 32.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 21 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2010 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Hal C Weaver Power Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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