Where is Baytown Energy Center?

In Chambers 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 Baytown Energy Center?

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

Who owns Baytown Energy Center?

EIA-860M names Baytown Energy Center 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 Baytown Energy Center LLC?

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

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

Baytown Energy Center

Baytown Energy Center is a 933 MW natural gas power plant in Chambers County, Texas, operated by Baytown Energy Center 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: 932.9 MW; 852 MW net summer
Generating units: 4
In service: 2002
EIA plant ID: 55327

Where it is

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County: Chambers County, Texas
Coordinates: 29.7731, -94.9019
Balancing authority: ERCO
Sector: IPP CHP

Units, technology and status

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

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Baytown Energy Center: FAQ

Where is Baytown Energy Center?: In Chambers 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 Baytown Energy Center?: 933 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Baytown Energy Center?: EIA-860M names Baytown Energy Center 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 Baytown Energy Center LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Baytown Energy Center 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 "Baytown 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 Baytown Energy Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.