Welsh
FM Rd 1735, Pittsburg, TX 75686Plant Summary Information
Welsh is ranked #30 out of 131 coal plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Welsh is comprised of 2 generators and generated 1.3 TWh during the 3-month period between October 2024 to January 2025.
| Plant Name | Welsh |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Southwestern Electric Power Co |
| Location | Titus County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1977 |
| Last Update | Jan 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 4.4 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 57.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #253 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #30 out of 131 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #29 out of 774 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 10 Texas Subbituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 99.8% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Welsh
Welsh Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Welsh (6139) |
| Plant Address | FM Rd 1735, Pittsburg, TX 75686 |
| Utility | Southwestern Electric Power Co (17698) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.05522, -94.83999 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Jan 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1977 |
| Annual Generation | 4.4 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 99.8% |
| 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 | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Swauano Creek Reserv |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southwestern Electric Power Co (17698) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating March 1977
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 558 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 500 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 500 MW |
| Minimum Load | 150 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1977 |
| Planned Retirement | January 2028 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating March 1982
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 558 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 500 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 500 MW |
| Minimum Load | 150 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1982 |
| Planned Retirement | January 2028 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Welsh Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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