Deer Park Energy Center

Deer Park Energy Center is a 1 GW natural gas power plant in Harris County, Texas, operated by Deer Park Energy Center. EIA-860M lists 6 generating units here, inside ERCOT. Its units entered service between 2003 and 2014.

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
1,176 MW
1,192 MW net summer
Generating units
6
In service
2003–2014
EIA plant ID
55464

Where it is

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County
Harris County, Texas
Coordinates
29.7134, -95.1345
Balancing authority
ERCO
Sector
IPP CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Deer Park Energy Center
Primary energy source
Natural gas
Technologies
Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Status
Operating

Every plant Deer Park Energy Center reports to EIA →

Deer Park Energy Center: FAQ

Where is Deer Park Energy Center?
In Harris 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 Deer Park Energy Center?
1 GW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Deer Park Energy Center?
EIA-860M names Deer Park Energy Center 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 Deer Park Energy Center LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Deer Park Energy Center 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 "Deer Park 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 Deer Park Energy Center still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.