Nueces Bay
2002 Navigation, Corpus Christi, TX 78403Plant Summary Information
Nueces Bay is ranked #70 out of 304 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Nueces Bay is comprised of 3 generators and generated 669.8 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.
Plant Name | Nueces Bay |
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Utility Name | Talen Texas, LLC |
Location | Nueces County, TX |
Initial Operation Date | July 1972 |
Last Update | Aug 2024 |
Annual Generation | 1.2 TWh |
Annual Consumption | 11.0 M MMBtu |
Ranked #654 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #402 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #99 out of 749 Texas Power Plants | |
Ranked #70 out of 304 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
Previous Operators |
Topaz Power Group LLC (2013 to 2015) Topaz Power Group LLC (2016 to 2016) Topaz Power Group GP II, LLC (2017 to 2018) Talen Texas, LLC (2019 to 2023) |
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Nueces Bay Details
Summary Information | |
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Plant Name | Nueces Bay (3441) |
Plant Address | 2002 Navigation, Corpus Christi, TX 78403 |
Utility | Talen Texas, LLC (49979) |
Latitude, Longitude | 27.81941, -97.4192 |
Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Aug 2024 |
Initial Operation Date | July 1972 |
Annual Generation | 1.2 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 | 04-56-000 |
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 | Corpus Christi Ship Channel |
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 |
TEXAS EASTERN TRANSMISSION LP KINDER MORGAN TEJAS PIPELINE LLC |
Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 7 Details Operating July 1972
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
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Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
Unit Code | CC1 |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Duct Burners | Yes |
Nameplate Capacity | 351 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
Summer Capacity | 319 MW |
Winter Capacity | 325 MW |
Minimum Load | 100 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
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Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | July 1972 |
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 |
Generator 8 Details Operating March 2010
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
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Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
Unit Code | CC1 |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
Nameplate Capacity | 189.6 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
Summer Capacity | 157 MW |
Winter Capacity | 165 MW |
Minimum Load | 60 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
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Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | March 2010 |
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 |
Generator 9 Details Operating March 2010
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
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Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
Unit Code | CC1 |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
Nameplate Capacity | 189.6 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
Summer Capacity | 157 MW |
Winter Capacity | 165 MW |
Minimum Load | 60 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
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Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | March 2010 |
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 |
Nueces Bay Plant Owners
Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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