W A Parish
2500 Y. U. Jones Road, Thompsons, TX 77481Plant Summary Information
W A Parish is ranked #50 out of 11,249 power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
W A Parish is comprised of 9 generators and generated 2.5 TWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.
| Plant Name | W A Parish |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | NRG Texas Power LLC |
| Location | Fort Bend County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1958 |
| Last Update | Mar 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 11.7 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 136.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #50 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #5 out of 134 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #5 out of 721 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 10 Texas Subbituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 84.5% Natural Gas : 15.5% |
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Monthly Net Generation for W A Parish
W A Parish Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | W A Parish (3470) |
| Plant Address | 2500 Y. U. Jones Road Thompsons, TX 77481 |
| Utility | NRG Texas Power LLC (54888) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 29.4828, -95.6311 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1958 |
| Annual Generation | 11.7 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 84.5% Natural Gas : 15.5% |
| 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 | Smithers Lake |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | CenterPoint Energy (8901) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | KINDER MORGAN TEJAS PIPELINE LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating December 1958
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WAP_WAP_G2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WAP_WAP_G2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 187.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 169 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 169 MW |
| Minimum Load | 30 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1958 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2026 |
| 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 1 Details Operating June 1958
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WAP_WAP_G1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WAP_WAP_G1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 187.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 169 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 169 MW |
| Minimum Load | 30 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1958 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2026 |
| 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 3 Details Operating March 1961
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WAP_WAP_G3 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WAP_WAP_G3 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 299.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 273 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 273 MW |
| Minimum Load | 60 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 1961 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2026 |
| 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 GT1 Details Operating July 1967
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WAP_WAP_GT_1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WAP_WAP_GT_1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 13 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 13 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 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 4 Details Operating June 1968
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WAP_WAP_G4 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WAP_WAP_G4 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 580.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 552 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 552 MW |
| Minimum Load | 60 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1968 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2026 |
| 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 5 Details Operating December 1977
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WAP_WAP_G5 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WAP_WAP_G5 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 734.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 664 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 664 MW |
| Minimum Load | 175 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1977 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | SUB / NG |
|---|---|
Generator 6 Details Operating December 1978
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WAP_WAP_G6 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WAP_WAP_G6 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 734.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 663 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 663 MW |
| Minimum Load | 175 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1978 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | SUB / NG |
|---|---|
Generator 7 Details Operating June 1980
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WAP_WAP_G7 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WAP_WAP_G7 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 614.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.87 |
| Summer Capacity | 577 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 577 MW |
| Minimum Load | 175 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1980 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 8 Details Operating December 1982
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WAP_WAP_G8 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WAP_WAP_G8 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 654 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.87 |
| Summer Capacity | 610 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 610 MW |
| Minimum Load | 175 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1982 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
W A Parish Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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