Where is Oyster Creek Unit VIII?

In Brazoria 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 Oyster Creek Unit VIII?

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

Who owns Oyster Creek Unit VIII?

EIA-860M names Dow Chemical Company-Oyster Creek VIII 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 Oyster Creek Unit VIII LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Dow Chemical Company-Oyster Creek VIII 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 "Oyster Creek Unit VIII LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Oyster Creek Unit VIII still running?

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

Oyster Creek Unit VIII

Oyster Creek Unit VIII is a 498 MW natural gas power plant in Brazoria County, Texas, operated by Dow Chemical Company-Oyster Creek VIII. EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here, inside ERCOT. Its units entered service in 1994.

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: 497.9 MW; 379 MW net summer
Generating units: 4
In service: 1994
EIA plant ID: 54676

Where it is

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County: Brazoria County, Texas
Coordinates: 28.9802, -95.342
Balancing authority: ERCO
Sector: IPP CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Dow Chemical Company-Oyster Creek VIII
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Status: Operating

Every plant Dow Chemical Company-Oyster Creek VIII reports to EIA →

Oyster Creek Unit VIII: FAQ

Where is Oyster Creek Unit VIII?: In Brazoria 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 Oyster Creek Unit VIII?: 498 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Oyster Creek Unit VIII?: EIA-860M names Dow Chemical Company-Oyster Creek VIII 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 Oyster Creek Unit VIII LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Dow Chemical Company-Oyster Creek VIII 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 "Oyster Creek Unit VIII LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Oyster Creek Unit VIII still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.