Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers
2 1/2mi.W. Hwy 107, Santa Rosa, TX 78593Plant Summary Information
Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers is ranked #10 out of 10 agricultural by-products power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers is comprised of 5 generators and generated 1.0 MWh during the 3-month period between May 2023 to August 2023.
| Plant Name | Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers, Inc. |
| Location | Hidalgo County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1973 |
| Last Update | Aug 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 92.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,444 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #10 out of 10 Agricultural By-Products Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #740 out of 754 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 1 Texas Agricultural By-Products Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Agricultural By-Products : 86.2% Natural Gas : 8.4% Distillate Fuel Oil : 5.4% |
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Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers (54338) |
| Plant Address | 2 1/2mi.W. Hwy 107, Santa Rosa, TX 78593 |
| Utility | Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers, Inc. (16098) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 26.26968, -97.86701 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Aug 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1973 |
| Annual Generation | 92.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Agricultural By-Products : 86.2% Natural Gas : 8.4% Distillate Fuel Oil : 5.4% |
| 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 | Food Manufacturing (311) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | AEP Texas Central Company (3278) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 12.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | TEXAS GAS SERVICE |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GENA Details Operating October 1973
| Technology | Other Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1973 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Agricultural By-Products / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Agricultural By-Products / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | AB / NG |
|---|---|
Generator GENB Details Operating October 1973
| Technology | Other Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1973 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Agricultural By-Products / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Agricultural By-Products / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | AB / NG |
|---|---|
Generator GENC Details Operating January 1995
| Technology | Other Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1995 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Agricultural By-Products / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Agricultural By-Products / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | AB / NG |
|---|---|
Generator GEND Details Operating August 2009
| Technology | Other Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 10 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Agricultural By-Products / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Agricultural By-Products / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | AB / NG |
|---|---|
Generator GENE Details Operating September 2011
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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