Where is Hays Energy Project?

In Hays 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 Hays Energy Project?

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

Who owns Hays Energy Project?

EIA-860M names Hays Energy, 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 Hays Energy Project LLC?

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

Is Hays Energy Project still running?

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

Hays Energy Project

Hays Energy Project is a 989 MW natural gas power plant in Hays County, Texas, operated by Hays Energy, LLC. EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here, inside ERCOT. Its units entered service in 2002.

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: 989 MW; 931 MW net summer
Generating units: 4
In service: 2002
EIA plant ID: 55144

Where it is

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County: Hays County, Texas
Coordinates: 29.7806, -97.9894
Balancing authority: ERCO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Hays Energy, LLC
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Status: Operating

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Hays Energy Project: FAQ

Where is Hays Energy Project?: In Hays 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 Hays Energy Project?: 989 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Hays Energy Project?: EIA-860M names Hays Energy, 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 Hays Energy Project LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Hays Energy, 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 "Hays Energy Project LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Hays Energy Project still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.