Martin Lake
PO Box 651, Tatum, TX 75691Plant Summary Information
Martin Lake is ranked #5 out of 131 coal plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Martin Lake is comprised of 3 generators and generated 1.9 TWh during the 3-month period between October 2024 to January 2025.
| Plant Name | Martin Lake |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Luminant Generation Company LLC |
| Location | Rusk County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1977 |
| Last Update | Jan 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 9.5 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 124.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #72 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #5 out of 131 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #6 out of 774 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 10 Texas Subbituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 99.8% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Martin Lake
Martin Lake Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Martin Lake (6146) |
| Plant Address | PO Box 651, Tatum, TX 75691 |
| Utility | Luminant Generation Company LLC (55983) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.2606, -94.5706 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Jan 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1977 |
| Annual Generation | 9.5 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 99.8% |
| 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 | Martin Lake |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (44372) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 1977
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 793.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 800 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 815 MW |
| Minimum Load | 220 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1977 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal / Distillate Fuel Oil / Lignite Coal / Refined Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Supercritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | LIG / SUB |
|---|---|
Generator 2 Details Operating May 1978
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 793.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 805 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 820 MW |
| Minimum Load | 220 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1978 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal / Distillate Fuel Oil / Lignite Coal / Refined Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Supercritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | LIG / SUB |
|---|---|
Generator 3 Details Operating April 1979
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 793.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 805 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 820 MW |
| Minimum Load | 230 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1979 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal / Distillate Fuel Oil / Lignite Coal / Refined Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Supercritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | LIG / SUB |
|---|---|
Martin Lake Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luminant Gen Co LLC Fin Holding | , , | Generator 4 | 100.00% |
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