Magic Valley Generating Station
3333 N. McColl Rd., Edinburg, TX 78539Plant Summary Information
Magic Valley Generating Station is ranked #42 out of 721 power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Magic Valley Generating Station is comprised of 3 generators and generated 930.8 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.
Plant Name | Magic Valley Generating Station |
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Utility Name | Calpine Corp-Magic Valley |
Location | Hidalgo County, TX |
Initial Operation Date | February 2002 |
Last Update | Mar 2024 |
Annual Generation | 3.5 TWh |
Annual Consumption | 26.4 M MMBtu |
Ranked #356 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #205 out of 2,188 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #42 out of 721 Texas Power Plants | |
Ranked #31 out of 288 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Magic Valley Generating Station
Magic Valley Generating Station Details
Summary Information | |
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Plant Name | Magic Valley Generating Station (55123) |
Plant Address | 3333 N. McColl Rd. Edinburg, TX 78539 |
Utility | Calpine Corp-Magic Valley (2877) |
Latitude, Longitude | 26.3403, -98.19 |
Generation Dates on File | Aug 2001 to Mar 2024 |
Initial Operation Date | February 2002 |
Annual Generation | 3.5 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 | |
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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 | Municipality |
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 TEXAS PIPELINE LLC KINDER MORGAN TEJAS PIPELINE LLC |
Generator CTG1 Details Operating February 2002
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
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Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
Unit Code | STG |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
Nameplate Capacity | 267 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
Summer Capacity | 221 MW |
Winter Capacity | 232 MW |
Minimum Load | 135 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | February 2002 |
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 |
Generator CTG2 Details Operating February 2002
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
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Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
Unit Code | STG |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
Nameplate Capacity | 267 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
Summer Capacity | 221 MW |
Winter Capacity | 232 MW |
Minimum Load | 135 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | February 2002 |
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 |
Generator STG Details Operating February 2002
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
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Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
Unit Code | STG |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Duct Burners | Yes |
Nameplate Capacity | 267 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
Summer Capacity | 240 MW |
Winter Capacity | 253 MW |
Minimum Load | 170 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | February 2002 |
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 |
Magic Valley Generating Station Plant Owners
Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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