Central Utility Plant - Texas A&M

Central Utility Plant - Texas A&M is a 45 MW natural gas power plant in Brazos County, Texas, operated by Texas A&M, Utilities & Energy Services. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside ERCOT. Its units entered service in 2011.

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
45.1 MW
43.4 MW net summer
Generating units
2
In service
2011
EIA plant ID
58151

Where it is

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County
Brazos County, Texas
Coordinates
30.6178, -96.3433
Balancing authority
ERCO
Sector
Commercial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Texas A&M, Utilities & Energy Services
Primary energy source
Natural gas
Technologies
Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Status
Operating

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Central Utility Plant - Texas A&M: FAQ

Where is Central Utility Plant - Texas A&M?
In Brazos 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 Central Utility Plant - Texas A&M?
45 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Central Utility Plant - Texas A&M?
EIA-860M names Texas A&M, Utilities & Energy Services 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 Central Utility Plant - Texas A&M LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Texas A&M, Utilities & Energy Services 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 "Central Utility Plant - Texas A&M LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Central Utility Plant - Texas A&M still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.