T H Wharton

16301 Highway 249, Houston, TX 77064

Plant Summary Information

T H Wharton is ranked #93 out of 304 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

T H Wharton is comprised of 17 generators and generated 143.8 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2024 to February 2025.

Plant Name	T H Wharton
Utility Name	NRG Texas Power LLC
Location	Harris County, TX
Initial Operation Date	July 1967
Last Update	Feb 2025
Annual Generation	640.0 GWh
Annual Consumption	6.8 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,057 out of 11,993 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #515 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #193 out of 777 Texas Power Plants
Ranked #93 out of 304 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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T H Wharton Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	T H Wharton (3469)
Plant Address	16301 Highway 249, Houston, TX 77064
Utility	NRG Texas Power LLC (54888)
Latitude, Longitude	29.9417, -95.5306
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Feb 2025
Initial Operation Date	July 1967
Annual Generation	640.0 GWh
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	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	Water Wells
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	CenterPoint Energy (8901) TX
Grid Voltage	138.00 kV / 345.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name	KINDER MORGAN TEJAS PIPELINE LLC KINDER MORGAN TEXAS PIPELINE LLC

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Generator GT1 Details Operating July 1967

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	THW_THWGT_1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	THW_THWGT_1
Nameplate Capacity	16.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	14 MW
Winter Capacity	16 MW
Minimum Load	5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1967
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 31 Details Operating July 1972

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	THW3
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	Yes
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	THW_CC1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	THW_CC1
Nameplate Capacity	54 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	54 MW
Winter Capacity	69 MW
Minimum Load	53 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1972
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 32 Details Operating July 1972

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	THW3
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	Yes
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	THW_CC1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	THW_CC1
Nameplate Capacity	54 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	54 MW
Winter Capacity	69 MW
Minimum Load	53 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1972
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 33 Details Operating July 1972

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	THW3
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	Yes
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	THW_CC1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	THW_CC1
Nameplate Capacity	54 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	54 MW
Winter Capacity	69 MW
Minimum Load	53 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1972
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 34 Details Operating July 1972

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	THW3
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	Yes
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	THW_CC1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	THW_CC1
Nameplate Capacity	54 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	54 MW
Winter Capacity	69 MW
Minimum Load	53 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1972
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 41 Details Operating July 1972

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	THW4
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	Yes
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	THW_CC2
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	THW_CC2
Nameplate Capacity	54 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	54 MW
Winter Capacity	69 MW
Minimum Load	53 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1972
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 42 Details Operating July 1972

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	THW4
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	Yes
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	THW_CC2
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	THW_CC2
Nameplate Capacity	54 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	54 MW
Winter Capacity	69 MW
Minimum Load	53 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1972
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 3 Details Operating August 1974

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	THW3
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	No
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	THW_CC1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	THW_CC1
Nameplate Capacity	113.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	110 MW
Winter Capacity	110 MW
Minimum Load	27 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 1974
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 4 Details Operating August 1974

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	THW4
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	No
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	THW_CC2
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	THW_CC2
Nameplate Capacity	113.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	110 MW
Winter Capacity	110 MW

Minimum Load	27 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 1974
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 43 Details Operating August 1974

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	THW4
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	Yes
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	THW_CC2
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	THW_CC2
Nameplate Capacity	56.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	54 MW
Winter Capacity	69 MW
Minimum Load	53 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 1974
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 44 Details Operating August 1974

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	THW4
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	Yes
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	THW_CC2
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	THW_CC2
Nameplate Capacity	56.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	54 MW
Winter Capacity	69 MW
Minimum Load	53 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 1974
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 51 Details Operating November 1975

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	THW_THWGT5X
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	THW_THWGT5X
Nameplate Capacity	85 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	56 MW
Winter Capacity	65 MW
Minimum Load	40 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 1975
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 52 Details Operating November 1975

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	THW_THWGT5X
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	THW_THWGT5X
Nameplate Capacity	85 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	56 MW
Winter Capacity	65 MW
Minimum Load	38 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 1975
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 53 Details Operating November 1975

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	THW_THWGT5X
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	THW_THWGT5X
Nameplate Capacity	85 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	56 MW
Winter Capacity	65 MW
Minimum Load	42 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 1975
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 54 Details Operating November 1975

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	THW_THWGT5X
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	THW_THWGT5X
Nameplate Capacity	85 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	56 MW
Winter Capacity	65 MW
Minimum Load	48 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 1975
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 55 Details Operating November 1975

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	THW_THWGT5X
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	THW_THWGT5X
Nameplate Capacity	85 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	56 MW
Winter Capacity	65 MW
Minimum Load	42 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 1975
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 56 Details Operating November 1975

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	THW_THWGT5X
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	THW_THWGT5X
Nameplate Capacity	85 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	56 MW
Winter Capacity	65 MW
Minimum Load	38 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 1975
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

T H Wharton Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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