Hidalgo Energy Center
4005 N. Seminary Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539Plant Summary Information
Hidalgo Energy Center is ranked #45 out of 288 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Hidalgo Energy Center is comprised of 3 generators and generated 589.3 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.
| Plant Name | Hidalgo Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Calpine Corp - Hidalgo |
| Location | Hidalgo County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2000 |
| Last Update | Mar 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 2.7 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 20.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #450 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #272 out of 2,188 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #60 out of 721 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #45 out of 288 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Hidalgo Energy Center
Hidalgo Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Hidalgo Energy Center (55545) |
| Plant Address | 4005 N. Seminary Rd Edinburg, TX 78539 |
| Utility | Calpine Corp - Hidalgo (2934) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 26.34172, -98.17576 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2000 |
| Annual Generation | 2.7 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 | 00-3562-000 |
| 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 | City Of McAllen |
| 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 | CALPINE TEXAS PIPELINE LP |
| Pipeline Notes | NG was bought by Calpine from Duke/Conoco/Phillps last year |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CTG1 Details Operating June 2000
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | DUKE_CC1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 176.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 159 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 178 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | Yes |
| Uprate Or Derate Completed | April 2022 |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2000 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator CTG2 Details Operating June 2000
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | DUKE_GT2_CCU |
| Nameplate Capacity | 176.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 149 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 168 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2000 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 10 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 10 MW |
| Planned Uprate | May 2023 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator STG1 Details Operating June 2000
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Duct Burners | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 198.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 172 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 182 MW |
| Minimum Load | 62 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2000 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 5 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 5 MW |
| Planned Uprate | May 2023 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Hidalgo Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville Public Utilities Board | P.O. Box 3270, Brownsville, TX 78523 | Generator CTG1 | 21.00% |
| Calpine Corp - Hidalgo | 717 Texas Avenue, Suite 1000, Houston, TX 77002 | Generator CTG1 | 79.00% |
| Brownsville Public Utilities Board | P.O. Box 3270, Brownsville, TX 78523 | Generator CTG2 | 21.00% |
| Calpine Corp | 717 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002 | Generator CTG2 | 79.00% |
| Brownsville Public Utilities Board | P.O. Box 3270, Brownsville, TX 78523 | Generator STG1 | 21.00% |
| Calpine Corp | 717 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002 | Generator STG1 | 79.00% |
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