Hardin County Peaking Facility
Hardin County Peaking Facility is a 173 MW natural gas power plant in Hardin County, Texas, operated by Entergy Texas Inc.. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service in 2001.
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
- 173 MW
- 140.6 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 2
- In service
- 2001
- EIA plant ID
- 56604
Where it is
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- County
- Hardin County, Texas
- Coordinates
- 30.3038, -94.2526
- Balancing authority
- MISO
- Sector
- Electric Utility
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Entergy Texas Inc.
- Primary energy source
- Natural gas
- Technologies
- Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
- Status
- Operating
Hardin County Peaking Facility: FAQ
- Where is Hardin County Peaking Facility?
- In Hardin 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 Hardin County Peaking Facility?
- 173 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Hardin County Peaking Facility?
- EIA-860M names Entergy Texas Inc. 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 Hardin County Peaking Facility LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Entergy Texas Inc. 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 "Hardin County Peaking Facility LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Hardin County Peaking Facility still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.