Where is Colorado Bend Energy Center?

In Wharton 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 Colorado Bend Energy Center?

654 MW of nameplate capacity across 8 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Colorado Bend Energy Center?

EIA-860M names CER Colorado Bend 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 Colorado Bend Energy Center LLC?

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

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

Colorado Bend Energy Center

Colorado Bend Energy Center is a 654 MW natural gas power plant in Wharton County, Texas, operated by CER Colorado Bend Energy Partners LP. EIA-860M lists 8 generating units here, inside ERCOT. Its units entered service between 2002 and 2023.

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: 654.1 MW; 608 MW net summer
Generating units: 8
In service: 2002–2023
EIA plant ID: 56350

Where it is

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County: Wharton County, Texas
Coordinates: 29.2878, -96.0683
Balancing authority: ERCO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: CER Colorado Bend Energy Partners LP
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle, Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Operating

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Colorado Bend Energy Center: FAQ

Where is Colorado Bend Energy Center?: In Wharton 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 Colorado Bend Energy Center?: 654 MW of nameplate capacity across 8 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Colorado Bend Energy Center?: EIA-860M names CER Colorado Bend 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 Colorado Bend Energy Center LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — CER Colorado Bend 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 "Colorado Bend 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 Colorado Bend Energy Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.