Sabine
1000 Powerhouse Road, Orange, TX 77630Plant Summary Information
Sabine is ranked #32 out of 774 power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Sabine is comprised of 4 generators and generated 623.7 GWh during the 3-month period between October 2024 to January 2025.
| Plant Name | Sabine |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Entergy Texas Inc. |
| Location | Orange County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1962 |
| Last Update | Jan 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 4.3 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 52.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #267 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #141 out of 2,255 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #32 out of 774 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #21 out of 304 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Sabine
Sabine Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Sabine (3459) |
| Plant Address | 1000 Powerhouse Road, Orange, TX 77630 |
| Utility | Entergy Texas Inc. (55937) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 30.0242, -93.878 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Jan 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1962 |
| Annual Generation | 4.3 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 | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Sabine Lake |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Entergy Texas Inc. (55937) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | PB ENERGY STORAGE SERVICES INC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1962
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EES.SABINE1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EES.SABINE1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 239.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 201.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 202.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1962 |
|---|---|
| Planned Retirement | October 2026 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating December 1966
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EES.SABINE3 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EES.SABINE3 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 473.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.87 |
| Summer Capacity | 374.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 380.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 55 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1966 |
|---|---|
| Planned Retirement | June 2026 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating August 1974
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EES.SABINE4 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EES.SABINE4 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 591.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.87 |
| Summer Capacity | 490.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 496.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 185 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1974 |
|---|---|
| Planned Retirement | June 2026 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating December 1979
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EES.SABINE5 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EES.SABINE5 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 507.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.87 |
| Summer Capacity | 441.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 445.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 55 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1979 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Sabine Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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