Where is Frontera Energy Center?

In Hidalgo 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 Frontera Energy Center?

529 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Frontera Energy Center?

EIA-860M names Frontera Generation Limited Partnership 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 Frontera Energy Center LLC?

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

Is Frontera Energy Center still running?

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

Frontera Energy Center

Frontera Energy Center is a 529 MW natural gas power plant in Hidalgo County, Texas, operated by Frontera Generation Limited Partnership. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside ERCOT. Its units entered service between 1999 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: 529 MW; 535 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 1999–2000
EIA plant ID: 55098

Where it is

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County: Hidalgo County, Texas
Coordinates: 26.208, -98.3992
Balancing authority: ERCO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Frontera Generation Limited Partnership
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Status: Operating

Every plant Frontera Generation Limited Partnership reports to EIA →

Frontera Energy Center: FAQ

Where is Frontera Energy Center?: In Hidalgo 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 Frontera Energy Center?: 529 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Frontera Energy Center?: EIA-860M names Frontera Generation Limited Partnership 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 Frontera Energy Center LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Frontera Generation Limited Partnership 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 "Frontera Energy Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Frontera Energy Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.