Where is Paris Energy Center?

In Lamar 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 Paris Energy Center?

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

Who owns Paris Energy Center?

EIA-860M names Paris Generation LP 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 Paris Energy Center LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Paris Generation LP 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 "Paris Energy Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Paris Energy Center still running?

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

Paris Energy Center

Paris Energy Center is a 266 MW natural gas power plant in Lamar County, Texas, operated by Paris Generation LP. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside ERCOT. Its units entered service in 1989.

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: 265.6 MW; 239 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 1989
EIA plant ID: 50109

Where it is

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County: Lamar County, Texas
Coordinates: 33.6968, -95.5577
Balancing authority: ERCO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Paris Generation LP
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Status: Operating

Every plant Paris Generation LP reports to EIA →

Paris Energy Center: FAQ

Where is Paris Energy Center?: In Lamar 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 Paris Energy Center?: 266 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Paris Energy Center?: EIA-860M names Paris Generation LP 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 Paris Energy Center LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Paris Generation LP 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 "Paris Energy Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Paris Energy Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.