Tenaska Frontier Generation Station
17500 Hwy 30, Shiro, TX 77876Plant Summary Information
Tenaska Frontier Generation Station is ranked #33 out of 749 power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Tenaska Frontier Generation Station is comprised of 4 generators and generated 1.6 TWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.
| Plant Name | Tenaska Frontier Generation Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Tenaska Frontier Partners Ltd |
| Location | Grimes County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2000 |
| Last Update | Aug 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 4.0 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 32.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #283 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #155 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #33 out of 749 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #23 out of 304 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Tenaska Frontier Generation Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Tenaska Frontier Generation Station (55062) |
| Plant Address | 17500 Hwy 30, Shiro, TX 77876 |
| Utility | Tenaska Frontier Partners Ltd (18611) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 30.5924, -95.9178 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Aug 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2000 |
| Annual Generation | 4.0 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 00-91-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | CenterPoint Energy (8901) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 356.00 kV / 352.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | KINDER MORGAN TEJAS PIPELINE LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GTG1 Details Operating May 2000
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | STG1 |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | FTR_CC1 (ERCOT) |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | FTRCC1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 183.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 155 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 177 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2000 |
| 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 |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GTG2 Details Operating May 2000
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | STG1 |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | FTR_CC1 (ERCOT) |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | FTRCC1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 183.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 155 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 177 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2000 |
| 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 |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GTG3 Details Operating May 2000
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | STG1 |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | FTR_CC1 (ERCOT) |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | FRTCC1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 183.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 155 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 177 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2000 |
| 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 |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator STG1 Details Operating May 2000
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | STG1 |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | FTR_CC1 (ERCOT) |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | FTRCC1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 390.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 395 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 395 MW |
| Minimum Load | 60 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2000 |
| 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 |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Tenaska Frontier Generation Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tenaska VI Partners LP | 14302 FNB Parkway, Omaha, NE 68154 | Generator GTG1 | 0.47% |
| Montana Grimes County LLC | 14302 FNB Parkway, Omaha, NE 68154 | Generator GTG1 | 0.25% |
| Montana Grimes Frontier LP | 14302 FNB Parkway, Omaha, NE 68154 | Generator GTG1 | 24.75% |
| Tanaska Grimes Partners LP | 14302 FNB Parkway, Omaha, NE 68154 | Generator GTG1 | 74.25% |
| Diamond Frontier LLC | 14302 FNB Parkway, Omaha, NE 68154 | Generator GTG1 | 0.28% |
| Tenaska VI Partners LP | 14302 FNB Parkway, Omaha, NE 68154 | Generator GTG2 | 0.47% |
| Montana Grimes County LLC | 14302 FNB Parkway, Omaha, NE 68154 | Generator GTG2 | 0.25% |
| Montana Grimes Frontier LP | 14302 FNB Parkway, Omaha, NE 68154 | Generator GTG2 | 24.75% |
| Tanaska Grimes Partners LP | 14302 FNB Parkway, Omaha, NE 68154 | Generator GTG2 | 74.25% |
| Diamond Frontier LLC | 14302 FNB Parkway, Omaha, NE 68154 | Generator GTG2 | 0.28% |
| Tenaska VI Partners LP | 14302 FNB Parkway, Omaha, NE 68154 | Generator GTG3 | 0.47% |
| Montana Grimes County LLC | 14302 FNB Parkway, Omaha, NE 68154 | Generator GTG3 | 0.25% |
| Montana Grimes Frontier LP | 14302 FNB Parkway, Omaha, NE 68154 | Generator GTG3 | 24.75% |
| Tanaska Grimes Partners LP | 14302 FNB Parkway, Omaha, NE 68154 | Generator GTG3 | 74.25% |
| Diamond Frontier LLC | 14302 FNB Parkway, Omaha, NE 68154 | Generator GTG3 | 0.28% |
| Tenaska VI Partners LP | 14302 FNB Parkway, Omaha, NE 68154 | Generator STG1 | 0.47% |
| Montana Grimes County LLC | 14302 FNB Parkway, Omaha, NE 68154 | Generator STG1 | 0.25% |
| Montana Grimes Frontier LP | 14302 FNB Parkway, Omaha, NE 68154 | Generator STG1 | 24.75% |
| Tanaska Grimes Partners LP | 14302 FNB Parkway, Omaha, NE 68154 | Generator STG1 | 74.25% |
| Diamond Frontier LLC | 14302 FNB Parkway, Omaha, NE 68154 | Generator STG1 | 0.28% |
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