Where is Union Carbide Seadrift Cogen?

In Calhoun 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 Union Carbide Seadrift Cogen?

168 MW of nameplate capacity across 8 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Union Carbide Seadrift Cogen?

EIA-860M names Union Carbide Corp-Seadrift 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 Union Carbide Seadrift Cogen LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Union Carbide Corp-Seadrift 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 "Union Carbide Seadrift Cogen LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Union Carbide Seadrift Cogen still running?

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

Union Carbide Seadrift Cogen

Union Carbide Seadrift Cogen is a 168 MW natural gas power plant in Calhoun County, Texas, operated by Union Carbide Corp-Seadrift. EIA-860M lists 8 generating units here, inside ERCOT. Its units entered service between 1964 and 2000.

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: 168 MW; 153 MW net summer
Generating units: 8
In service: 1964–2000
EIA plant ID: 50150

Where it is

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County: Calhoun County, Texas
Coordinates: 28.5105, -96.7706
Balancing authority: ERCO
Sector: Industrial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Union Carbide Corp-Seadrift
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine, Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Status: Operating (7) · Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year (1)

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Union Carbide Seadrift Cogen: FAQ

Where is Union Carbide Seadrift Cogen?: In Calhoun 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 Union Carbide Seadrift Cogen?: 168 MW of nameplate capacity across 8 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Union Carbide Seadrift Cogen?: EIA-860M names Union Carbide Corp-Seadrift 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 Union Carbide Seadrift Cogen LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Union Carbide Corp-Seadrift 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 "Union Carbide Seadrift Cogen LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Union Carbide Seadrift Cogen still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.