GFTX BESS
GFTX BESS is a 125 MW battery storage project in Travis County, Texas, operated by Giga Texas Energy LLC. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside ERCOT. Its unit entered service in 2024.
As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m
- Nameplate capacity
- 125 MW
- 125 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 1
- In service
- 2024
- EIA plant ID
- 67860
Where it is
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- County
- Travis County, Texas
- Coordinates
- 30.2283, -97.6188
- Balancing authority
- ERCO
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Giga Texas Energy LLC
- Primary energy source
- Battery
- Technologies
- Batteries
- Status
- Operating
GFTX BESS: FAQ
- Where is GFTX BESS?
- In Travis County, Texas (TX). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
- How big is GFTX BESS?
- 125 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns GFTX BESS?
- EIA-860M names Giga Texas Energy LLC as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
- Is this the same as GFTX BESS LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Giga Texas Energy LLC here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "GFTX BESS LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is GFTX BESS still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.