Cedar Bayou
Cedar Bayou is a 2 GW natural gas power plant in Chambers County, Texas, operated by NRG Texas Power LLC. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside ERCOT. Its units entered service between 1970 and 1972.
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
- 1,530 MW
- 1,495 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 2
- In service
- 1970–1972
- EIA plant ID
- 3460
Where it is
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- County
- Chambers County, Texas
- Coordinates
- 29.75, -94.9256
- Balancing authority
- ERCO
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- NRG Texas Power LLC
- Primary energy source
- Natural gas
- Technologies
- Natural Gas Steam Turbine
- Status
- Operating
Cedar Bayou: FAQ
- Where is Cedar Bayou?
- In Chambers 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 Cedar Bayou?
- 2 GW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Cedar Bayou?
- EIA-860M names NRG Texas Power 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 Cedar Bayou LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — NRG Texas Power 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 "Cedar Bayou LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Cedar Bayou still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.