In Nueces 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 Nueces Bay?

730 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

EIA-860M names City of San Antonio - (TX) 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 Nueces Bay LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of San Antonio - (TX) 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 "Nueces Bay LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Nueces Bay still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Nueces Bay

Nueces Bay is a 730 MW natural gas power plant in Nueces County, Texas, operated by City of San Antonio - (TX). EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside ERCOT. Its units entered service between 1972 and 2010.

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: 730.2 MW; 633 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 1972–2010
EIA plant ID: 3441

Where it is

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County: Nueces County, Texas
Coordinates: 27.8194, -97.4192
Balancing authority: ERCO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of San Antonio - (TX)
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Status: Operating

Every plant City of San Antonio - (TX) reports to EIA →

Nueces Bay: FAQ

Where is Nueces Bay?: In Nueces 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 Nueces Bay?: 730 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Nueces Bay?: EIA-860M names City of San Antonio - (TX) 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 Nueces Bay LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of San Antonio - (TX) 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 "Nueces Bay LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Nueces Bay still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.