Sim Gideon
257 Power Plant Rd., Bastrop, TX 78602Plant Summary Information
Sim Gideon is ranked #69 out of 304 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Sim Gideon is comprised of 3 generators and generated 92.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Sim Gideon |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Lower Colorado River Authority |
| Location | Bastrop County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1965 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 1.2 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 14.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #652 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #401 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #97 out of 749 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #69 out of 304 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Sim Gideon
Sim Gideon Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Sim Gideon (3601) |
| Plant Address | 257 Power Plant Rd., Bastrop, TX 78602 |
| Utility | Lower Colorado River Authority (11269) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 30.1456, -97.2708 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1965 |
| 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 | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | TRE |
| Balancing Authority | Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Lake Bastrop |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Lower Colorado River Authority (11269) |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name |
ENERGY TRANSFER COMPANY TEXAS PL LTD ENTERPRISE TEXAS PIPELINE |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 1965
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 136 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 136 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 140 MW |
| Minimum Load | 19 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1965 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating March 1968
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 136 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 136 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 140 MW |
| Minimum Load | 19 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1968 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating May 1972
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 351 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 335 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 340 MW |
| Minimum Load | 57 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1972 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Sim Gideon Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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