Where is Freeport Energy Center?

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 Freeport Energy Center?

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

Who owns Freeport Energy Center?

EIA-860M names Dow Hydrocarbons and Resources 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 Freeport Energy Center LLC?

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

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

Freeport Energy Center

Freeport Energy Center is a 260 MW natural gas power plant in Brazoria County, Texas, operated by Dow Hydrocarbons and Resources LLC. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside ERCOT. Its units entered service in 2007.

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: 260 MW; 219.4 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 2007
EIA plant ID: 56152

Where it is

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County: Brazoria County, Texas
Coordinates: 28.9888, -95.3954
Balancing authority: ERCO
Sector: Industrial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Dow Hydrocarbons and Resources LLC
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Status: Operating

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Freeport Energy Center: FAQ

Where is Freeport Energy Center?: 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 Freeport Energy Center?: 260 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Freeport Energy Center?: EIA-860M names Dow Hydrocarbons and Resources 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 Freeport Energy Center LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Dow Hydrocarbons and Resources 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 "Freeport 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 Freeport Energy Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.