South Texas Nuclear Generating Station

United States · Texas · Matagorda County · NRC Region 4 · ERCOT

2,708MWe Total
2Reactor Units
1988–1989Online Since
2,708 MWeTotal Capacity
90.8%Avg Capacity Factor
13.05¢/kWhElectricity Rate
ERCOTGrid Region

Ownership & Operations

Owner

NRG Energy (44%), CPS Energy (40%), Austin Energy (16%)

Operator

STP Nuclear Operating Company

Reactor Units

Unit 1

Operating
1,354 MWe
Reactor TypePWR
ModelWestinghouse 4-Loop
Net Capacity1,354 MWe
Capacity Factor90.2%
Commercial OperationAugust 25, 1988
License ExpirationAugust 20, 2047
Fuel TypeUO2 (4.5% U-235)
Fuel Cycle18 months
NRC Docket05000498

Unit 2

Operating
1,354 MWe
Reactor TypePWR
ModelWestinghouse 4-Loop
Net Capacity1,354 MWe
Capacity Factor91.5%
Commercial OperationJune 18, 1989
License ExpirationDecember 15, 2048
Fuel TypeUO2 (4.5% U-235)
Fuel Cycle18 months
NRC Docket05000499

Location

Coordinates

28.7950°N, 96.0489°W

Location

United States, Texas · Matagorda County

Grid Region

ERCOT · NRC Region 4

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