Where is Sam Rayburn?

In Victoria 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 Sam Rayburn?

193 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Sam Rayburn?

EIA-860M names South Texas Electric Coop, Inc 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 Sam Rayburn LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — South Texas Electric Coop, Inc 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 "Sam Rayburn LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Sam Rayburn still running?

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

Sam Rayburn

Sam Rayburn is a 193 MW natural gas power plant in Victoria County, Texas, operated by South Texas Electric Coop, Inc. EIA-860M lists 6 generating units here, inside ERCOT. Its units entered service between 1991 and 2003.

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: 192.8 MW; 184.8 MW net summer
Generating units: 6
In service: 1991–2003
EIA plant ID: 3631

Where it is

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County: Victoria County, Texas
Coordinates: 28.8947, -97.135
Balancing authority: ERCO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: South Texas Electric Coop, Inc
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 190 MW, Petroleum 3 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

Every plant South Texas Electric Coop, Inc reports to EIA →

Sam Rayburn: FAQ

Where is Sam Rayburn?: In Victoria 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 Sam Rayburn?: 193 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Sam Rayburn?: EIA-860M names South Texas Electric Coop, Inc 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 Sam Rayburn LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — South Texas Electric Coop, Inc 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 "Sam Rayburn LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Sam Rayburn still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.