Where is Shell Deer Park?

In Harris 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 Shell Deer Park?

274 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Shell Deer Park?

EIA-860M names Deer Park Refinery Limited Partnership (DPRLP) 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 Shell Deer Park LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Deer Park Refinery Limited Partnership (DPRLP) 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 "Shell Deer Park LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Shell Deer Park still running?

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

Shell Deer Park

Shell Deer Park is a 274 MW natural gas power plant in Harris County, Texas, operated by Deer Park Refinery Limited Partnership (DPRLP). EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here, inside ERCOT. Its units entered service between 1979 and 1995.

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: 274 MW; 243 MW net summer
Generating units: 4
In service: 1979–1995
EIA plant ID: 50304

Where it is

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County: Harris County, Texas
Coordinates: 29.7232, -95.1289
Balancing authority: ERCO
Sector: Industrial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Deer Park Refinery Limited Partnership (DPRLP)
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: All Other, Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Operating (3) · Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year (1)

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 182 MW, Other 92 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

Every plant Deer Park Refinery Limited Partnership (DPRLP) reports to EIA →

Shell Deer Park: FAQ

Where is Shell Deer Park?: In Harris 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 Shell Deer Park?: 274 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Shell Deer Park?: EIA-860M names Deer Park Refinery Limited Partnership (DPRLP) 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 Shell Deer Park LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Deer Park Refinery Limited Partnership (DPRLP) 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 "Shell Deer Park LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Shell Deer Park still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.