Power Station 4
2023 5th Ave South, Texas City, TX 77590Plant Summary Information
Power Station 4 is ranked #94 out of 304 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Power Station 4 is comprised of 3 generators and generated 177.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Power Station 4 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | South Houston Green Power LLC |
| Location | Galveston County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1986 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 629.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 8.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,049 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #517 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #186 out of 754 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #94 out of 304 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
South Houston Green Power LP (2013 to 2014) South Houston Green Power LLC (2015 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Power Station 4
Power Station 4 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Power Station 4 (52132) |
| Plant Address | 2023 5th Ave South, Texas City, TX 77590 |
| Utility | South Houston Green Power LLC (17566) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 29.37816, -94.92195 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1986 |
| Annual Generation | 629.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 85-134-001 |
| 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 | Petroleum Refineries (32411) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Gulf Coast Water Authority |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Texas-New Mexico Power Co (40051) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name |
HOUSTON PL CO LP KINDER MORGAN TEJAS PIPELINE LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating September 1986
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | AMOCOOIL |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | AMOCOOIL |
| Nameplate Capacity | 78.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 69 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 78 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1986 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| 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 |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating September 1986
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | AMOCOOIL |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | AMOCOOIL |
| Nameplate Capacity | 78.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 69 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 78 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1986 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| 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 |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN3 Details Out of Service September 1986
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | AMOCOOIL |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | AMOCOOIL |
| Nameplate Capacity | 34.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 34 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 34 MW |
| Minimum Load | 34 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Out of Service |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1986 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| 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 |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Power Station 4 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon Petroleum Company LP | 539 South Main Street, Findlay, OH 45840 | Generator GEN1 | 100.00% |
| Marathon Petroleum Company LP | 539 South Main Street, Findlay, OH 45840 | Generator GEN2 | 100.00% |
| Marathon Petroleum Company LP | 539 South Main Street, Findlay, OH 45840 | Generator GEN3 | 100.00% |
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