Permian Basin
Permian Basin is a 447 MW natural gas power plant in Ward County, Texas, operated by Luminant Generation Company LLC. EIA-860M lists 5 generating units here, inside ERCOT. Its units entered service between 1988 and 1990.
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
- 447 MW
- 320 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 5
- In service
- 1988–1990
- EIA plant ID
- 3494
Where it is
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- County
- Ward County, Texas
- Coordinates
- 31.5839, -102.9633
- Balancing authority
- ERCO
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Luminant Generation Company LLC
- Primary energy source
- Natural gas
- Technologies
- Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
- Status
- Operating
Every plant Luminant Generation Company LLC reports to EIA →
Permian Basin: FAQ
- Where is Permian Basin?
- In Ward 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 Permian Basin?
- 447 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Permian Basin?
- EIA-860M names Luminant Generation Company 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 Permian Basin LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Luminant Generation Company 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 "Permian Basin LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Permian Basin still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.