Valero Refinery Corpus Christi West
5900 Up River Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78469Plant Summary Information
Valero Refinery Corpus Christi West is ranked #8 out of 13 petroleum coke power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Valero Refinery Corpus Christi West is comprised of 3 generators and generated 18.0 GWh during the 3-month period between October 2024 to January 2025.
| Plant Name | Valero Refinery Corpus Christi West |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Valero Refining Co |
| Location | Nueces County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1983 |
| Last Update | Jan 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 92.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,322 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #8 out of 13 Petroleum Coke Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #471 out of 774 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 2 Texas Petroleum Coke Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Petroleum Coke : 42.0% Other Gas : 40.3% Natural Gas : 17.7% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Valero Refinery Corpus Christi West
Valero Refinery Corpus Christi West Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Valero Refinery Corpus Christi West (50121) |
| Plant Address | 5900 Up River Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78469 |
| Utility | Valero Refining Co (19685) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 27.8175, -97.4814 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Jan 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1983 |
| Annual Generation | 92.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Petroleum Coke : 42.0% Other Gas : 40.3% Natural Gas : 17.7% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 83-254-000 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 83-254-000 |
| 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 | Petroleum Refineries (32411) |
| Sector | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Water Source | Cooling |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | AEP Texas Central Company (3278) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator TG1 Details Operating November 1983
| Technology | Petroleum Coke |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Unit Code | TG |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 28.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 26.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 26.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1983 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Energy Source | Petroleum Coke / Other Gas / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Waste Heat |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Fluidized Bed Technology | Yes |
| Supercritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
Generator TG2 Details Operating November 1983
| Technology | Petroleum Coke |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Unit Code | TG |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 28.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 26.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 26.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1983 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Energy Source | Petroleum Coke / Other Gas / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Waste Heat |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Fluidized Bed Technology | Yes |
| Supercritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
Generator PRU Details Operating September 1983
| Technology | All Other |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Unit Code | TG |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 12 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 12 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 12 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1983 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Energy Source | Waste Heat |
| Startup Source | Waste Heat |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Valero Refinery Corpus Christi West Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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