Where is Bastrop Energy Center?

In Bastrop 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 Bastrop Energy Center?

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

Who owns Bastrop Energy Center?

EIA-860M names Bastrop Energy Partners, LP 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 Bastrop Energy Center LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Bastrop Energy Partners, LP 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 "Bastrop 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 Bastrop Energy Center still running?

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

Bastrop Energy Center

Bastrop Energy Center is a 619 MW natural gas power plant in Bastrop County, Texas, operated by Bastrop Energy Partners, LP. EIA-860M lists 3 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: 618.7 MW; 575 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 2002
EIA plant ID: 55168

Where it is

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County: Bastrop County, Texas
Coordinates: 30.1458, -97.55
Balancing authority: ERCO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Bastrop Energy Partners, LP
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Status: Operating

Every plant Bastrop Energy Partners, LP reports to EIA →

Bastrop Energy Center: FAQ

Where is Bastrop Energy Center?: In Bastrop 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 Bastrop Energy Center?: 619 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Bastrop Energy Center?: EIA-860M names Bastrop Energy Partners, LP 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 Bastrop Energy Center LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Bastrop Energy Partners, LP 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 "Bastrop 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 Bastrop Energy Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.