Limestone

Route1, Box 85, Jewett, TX 75846

Plant Summary Information

Limestone is ranked #22 out of 131 coal plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Limestone is comprised of 2 generators and generated 2.2 TWh during the 3-month period between October 2024 to January 2025.

Plant Name	Limestone
Utility Name	NRG Texas Power LLC
Location	Limestone County, TX
Initial Operation Date	December 1985
Last Update	Jan 2025
Annual Generation	5.6 TWh
Annual Consumption	71.1 M MMBtu
Ranked #184 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #22 out of 131 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #22 out of 774 Texas Power Plants
Ranked #5 out of 10 Texas Subbituminous Coal Power Plants
Fuel Types	Subbituminous Coal : 98.9% Natural Gas : 1.1%

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Limestone (298)
Plant Address	Route1, Box 85, Jewett, TX 75846
Utility	NRG Texas Power LLC (54888)
Latitude, Longitude	31.4219, -96.2525
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Jan 2025
Initial Operation Date	December 1985
Annual Generation	5.6 TWh
Fuel Types	Subbituminous Coal : 98.9% Natural Gas : 1.1%

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
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	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source	Lake Limestone
Ash Impoundment	Yes Lined Operating
Transmission / Distribution Owner	CenterPoint Energy (8901) TX
Grid Voltage	345.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)	ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Steam Coal
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	LEG_LEG_G1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	LEG_LEG_G1
Nameplate Capacity	893 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.94
Summer Capacity	824 MW
Winter Capacity	824 MW
Minimum Load	300 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 1985

Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Subbituminous Coal / Natural Gas / Lignite Coal / Petroleum Coke
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	OVER
Pulverized Coal Technology	Yes
Subcritical Technology	Yes
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	LIG / SUB / NG / PC

Technology	Conventional Steam Coal
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	LEG_LEG_G2
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	LEG_LEG_G2
Nameplate Capacity	956.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.92
Summer Capacity	836 MW
Winter Capacity	836 MW
Minimum Load	300 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 1986

Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Subbituminous Coal / Natural Gas / Lignite Coal / Petroleum Coke
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	OVER
Pulverized Coal Technology	Yes
Subcritical Technology	Yes
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	LIG / SUB / NG / PC

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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