Where is BASF Freeport Works?

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 BASF Freeport Works?

93 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns BASF Freeport Works?

EIA-860M names BASF Corporation 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 BASF Freeport Works LLC?

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

Is BASF Freeport Works still running?

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

BASF Freeport Works

BASF Freeport Works is a 93 MW natural gas power plant in Brazoria County, Texas, operated by BASF Corporation. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside ERCOT. Its units entered service in 1999.

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: 92.7 MW; 86.7 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 1999
EIA plant ID: 55311

Where it is

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County: Brazoria County, Texas
Coordinates: 29.002, -95.394
Balancing authority: ERCO
Sector: Industrial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: BASF Corporation
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: All Other, Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 81 MW, Other 12 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

Every plant BASF Corporation reports to EIA →

BASF Freeport Works: FAQ

Where is BASF Freeport Works?: 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 BASF Freeport Works?: 93 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns BASF Freeport Works?: EIA-860M names BASF Corporation 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 BASF Freeport Works LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — BASF Corporation 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 "BASF Freeport Works LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is BASF Freeport Works still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.