Briefing on WAL2257

WAL2257 is a 1 MW natural gas plant in Texas, owned and operated by Walmart Stores Texas, LLC, exhibiting very low generation despite recent upward trends.

Overview

• Plant Name: WAL2257

• Status: Operating since 2021

• Location: Texas

• Operator & Owner: Walmart Stores Texas, LLC

Fleet Details

• Capacity: 1 MW

• Technology: Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine

• Generators: 3

• Grid Connections: ERCOT (Texas ISO), TRE (NERC), Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (BA)

Operational Performance

• Annual Generation: 0 GWh

• Capacity Factor: 4.2%

• Recent Generation (Q4 2024): 0 GWh for October, November, and December

• Generation Trend: Up 18% over the past 6 months compared to the prior 6 months

Financial Profile

• Capital Expenditure: $920/kW (Source: eia_agg_cost)

Despite its operational status and recent generation trend, WAL2257 currently contributes minimal energy to the grid, suggesting it may serve as a backup or peaker plant given its low capacity factor and zero recent generation. Its capital expenditure aligns with typical costs for similar natural gas facilities.