Braes Bayou Generating, LLC
Richmond, TX · Fort Bend · NAICS 221112
Data updated May 2026
Braes Bayou Generating, LLC sits in the upper third of EPA GHGRP reporters by latest CO₂e (#1,896 of 8,713 nationally, #290 of 1,176 in TX).
- National rank #1,896 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #290 of 1,176 in TX
- #861 of 1,732 in Power Plants
- 16.6% of WattBridge Texas parent CO₂e
- 2023 mix: 0.1% non-CO₂ (N₂O-led)
- +18.1% since 2022
Braes Bayou Generating, LLC vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
164,061 1896th of 8713 higher than 6,817 of 8,713 facilities
GHGRP facilities, banded by latest reported CO₂e (MT)
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Source EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program · 2023
Facility footprint context
This site accounts for 16.6% of WattBridge Texas reported parent CO₂e (164K MT of 988K MT ; #3 of 5 GHGRP facilities under that parent ). Inside the EPA Power Plants sector it ranks #861 of 1,732 facilities by latest CO₂e. Shares use GHGRP facility rollups only, not Scope 2/3 or non-reporting sites.
2023 gas mix desk
Of 164K MT CO₂e reported for 2023, non-CO₂ gases are 0.1% , led by N₂O at 0.1% . Component shares use this facility's GHGRP CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O rows for that year (already CO₂e-weighted).
- CO₂
- 99.9%
- 164K MT
- CH₄
- 0%
- 76 MT
- N₂O
- 0.1%
- 91 MT
Emissions growth across reporting years
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 164,061 |
| 2022 | 138,876 |
Facility insight: Braes Bayou Generating, LLC
Braes Bayou Generating, LLC (GHGRP ID 1014658) is a high-volume reporter at 164K MT CO₂e in 2023 from Richmond, TX (#1,896 of 8,713 nationally) under Power Plants (NAICS 221112).
From 2022 to 2023, reported CO₂e rose 18.1% (peak 164K MT). This facility has filed every year from 2022 to 2023, a complete 2-year record.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Braes Bayou Generating, LLC rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, Braes Bayou Generating, LLC ranks #1,896 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #290 of 1,176 facilities in TX (same sort as the state facility table). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What share of GHGRP facilities report less CO₂e than Braes Bayou Generating, LLC? ▼
Braes Bayou Generating, LLC's 164K MT CO₂e is higher than 6,817 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (78%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does Braes Bayou Generating, LLC emit? ▼
Braes Bayou Generating, LLC reported 164K MT CO2e in 2023.
What share of WattBridge Texas does Braes Bayou Generating, LLC represent? ▼
Braes Bayou Generating, LLC accounts for 16.6% of WattBridge Texas's reported GHGRP CO₂e (164K MT of 988K MT), ranking #3 of 5 facilities under that parent.
What is Braes Bayou Generating, LLC's 2023 CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O mix? ▼
In 2023, non-CO₂ gases were 0.1% of reported CO₂e at Braes Bayou Generating, LLC, with N₂O the larger non-CO₂ share at 0.1% (CO₂ 99.9%). Shares use the facility's GHGRP gas components for that year.
Where does Braes Bayou Generating, LLC rank inside Power Plants? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Power Plants, Braes Bayou Generating, LLC ranks #861 of 1,732 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is Braes Bayou Generating, LLC reducing emissions? ▼
Over 2 reporting years (2022–2023), Braes Bayou Generating, LLC's emissions have increased by 18.1%. This may reflect expanded operations or increased production.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
Peer sets outside TX for a top-third GHGRP emitter: CO₂e totals first, then Power Plants neighbors.
Similar reported CO₂e
Nearest latest-year facility totals outside TX (164K MT here).
Similar Power Plants CO₂e
Nearest same-sector facility totals outside TX.