Where is Texas Gulf Sulphur?

In Wharton 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 Texas Gulf Sulphur?

102 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Texas Gulf Sulphur?

EIA-860M names Wharton County Generation 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 Texas Gulf Sulphur LLC?

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

Is Texas Gulf Sulphur still running?

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

Texas Gulf Sulphur

Texas Gulf Sulphur is a 102 MW natural gas power plant in Wharton County, Texas, operated by Wharton County Generation LLC. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside ERCOT. Its unit entered service in 1984.

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: 101.9 MW; 75 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 1984
EIA plant ID: 50137

Where it is

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County: Wharton County, Texas
Coordinates: 29.2639, -95.8997
Balancing authority: ERCO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Wharton County Generation LLC
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Operating

Every plant Wharton County Generation LLC reports to EIA →

Texas Gulf Sulphur: FAQ

Where is Texas Gulf Sulphur?: In Wharton 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 Texas Gulf Sulphur?: 102 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Texas Gulf Sulphur?: EIA-860M names Wharton County Generation 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 Texas Gulf Sulphur LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Wharton County Generation 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 "Texas Gulf Sulphur LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Texas Gulf Sulphur still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.