Solvay USA LLC to Relinquish Power Generation Company Registration
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has received an application from Solvay USA LLC, formerly known as Rhodia Inc., to amend its power generation company (PGC) registration. The company is seeking to relinquish its PGC registration number 20016, citing that the two Rhodia Inc. Texas facilities that triggered the original 2001 registration were sold to a third party nearly ten years ago. The PUCT's Utility Analyst, James Kelsaw, has reviewed the application and recommends that Solvay USA LLC's amendment request be granted.
Key Takeaways:
- Solvay USA LLC, formerly Rhodia Inc., has applied to relinquish its power generation company (PGC) registration number 20016.
- The company cites that the two Rhodia Inc. Texas facilities that triggered the original 2001 registration were sold to a third party nearly ten years ago.
- The PUCT's Utility Analyst, James Kelsaw, has reviewed the application and recommends that Solvay USA LLC's amendment request be granted.
- Solvay USA LLC has satisfactorily completed the post-registration requirements under 16 Texas Administrative Code § 25.109(f) and provided the required oath or affirmation.
- The Commission records will be revised to reflect the relinquishment if the amendment request is granted.
Statistics:
- The two Rhodia Inc. Texas facilities that triggered the original 2001 registration were sold to a third party nearly ten years ago.
- Solvay USA LLC has reported a material change in the information provided on the registration form within 30 days of the change.
- The PUCT's Utility Analyst, James Kelsaw, has reviewed the application and recommends that Solvay USA LLC's amendment request be granted.
Sources:
- Public Utility Commission of Texas Memorandum, filed on August 1, 2025 (Control Number 58249, Item Number 2)
- 16 Texas Administrative Code § 25.109 (TAC)
- Rhodia Inc. (now Solvay USA LLC) application to amend its power generation company registration (June 13, 2025)