Morgan Creek
3177 Hwy 163 South, Colorado City, TX 79512Plant Summary Information
Morgan Creek is ranked #10 out of 1,262 distillate fuel oil power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Morgan Creek is comprised of 6 generators and generated 16.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Morgan Creek |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Luminant Generation Company LLC |
| Location | Mitchell County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1988 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 73.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 706.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,514 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #10 out of 1,262 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #476 out of 754 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 47 Texas Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil : 71.0% Natural Gas : 29.0% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Morgan Creek
Morgan Creek Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Morgan Creek (3492) |
| Plant Address | 3177 Hwy 163 South, Colorado City, TX 79512 |
| Utility | Luminant Generation Company LLC (55983) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.3358, -100.9156 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1988 |
| Annual Generation | 73.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil : 71.0% Natural Gas : 29.0% |
| 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 Colorado City |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (44372) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | ENERGY TRANSFER FUEL LP |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CT1 Details Operating July 1988
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 89.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 66 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 82 MW |
| Minimum Load | 30 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1988 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| 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 | 67 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 81 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 67 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 81 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CT2 Details Operating July 1988
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 89.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 65 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 80 MW |
| Minimum Load | 30 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1988 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| 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 | 66 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 80 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 66 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 80 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CT4 Details Operating July 1988
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 89.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 67 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 81 MW |
| Minimum Load | 30 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1988 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| 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 | 68 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 81 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 68 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 81 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CT5 Details Operating July 1988
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 89.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 67 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 80 MW |
| Minimum Load | 30 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1988 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| 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 | 68 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 81 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 68 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 81 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CT6 Details Operating July 1988
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 89.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 67 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 82 MW |
| Minimum Load | 30 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1988 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| 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 | 67 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 81 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 67 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 81 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CT3 Details Operating August 1988
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 89.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 65 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 80 MW |
| Minimum Load | 30 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1988 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| 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 | 66 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 80 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 66 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 80 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Morgan Creek Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luminant Generation Company LLC | 6555 Sierra Drive, Irving, TX 75039 | Generator 2 | 100.00% |
| Luminant Gen Co LLC Fin Holding | , , | Generator 3 | 100.00% |
| Luminant Gen Co LLC Fin Holding | , , | Generator 4 | 100.00% |
| Luminant Gen Co LLC Fin Holding | , , | Generator 5 | 100.00% |
| Luminant Gen Co LLC Fin Holding | , , | Generator 6 | 100.00% |
| Luminant Gen Co LLC Fin Holding | , , | Generator 7 | 100.00% |
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