Where is Corpus Refinery?

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 Corpus Refinery?

75 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Corpus Refinery?

EIA-860M names Flint Hills Resources Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Refinery LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Flint Hills Resources Corpus Christi 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 "Corpus Refinery LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Corpus Refinery still running?

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

Corpus Refinery

Corpus Refinery is a 75 MW natural gas power plant in Nueces County, Texas, operated by Flint Hills Resources Corpus Christi LLC. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside ERCOT. Its units entered service between 1988 and 2025.

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: 74.5 MW; 59.5 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 1988–2025
EIA plant ID: 50026

Where it is

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County: Nueces County, Texas
Coordinates: 27.8322, -97.5281
Balancing authority: ERCO
Sector: Industrial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Flint Hills Resources Corpus Christi LLC
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine, Solar Photovoltaic
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 47 MW, Solar 28 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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Corpus Refinery: FAQ

Where is Corpus Refinery?: 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 Corpus Refinery?: 75 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Corpus Refinery?: EIA-860M names Flint Hills Resources Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Refinery LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Flint Hills Resources Corpus Christi 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 "Corpus Refinery LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Corpus Refinery still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.