Texas City Power Plant
Texas City Power Plant is a 450 MW natural gas power plant in Galveston County, Texas, operated by Texas City Cogeneration LLC. EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here, inside ERCOT. Its units entered service in 1987.
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
- 450 MW
- 418 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 4
- In service
- 1987
- EIA plant ID
- 52088
Where it is
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- County
- Galveston County, Texas
- Coordinates
- 29.3787, -94.9438
- Balancing authority
- ERCO
- Sector
- IPP CHP
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Texas City Cogeneration LLC
- Primary energy source
- Natural gas
- Technologies
- Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
- Status
- Operating
Texas City Power Plant: FAQ
- Where is Texas City Power Plant?
- In Galveston 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 City Power Plant?
- 450 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Texas City Power Plant?
- EIA-860M names Texas City Cogeneration 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 City Power Plant LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Texas City Cogeneration 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 City Power Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Texas City Power Plant still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.