Where is Ector County Energy Center?

In Ector 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 Ector County Energy Center?

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

Who owns Ector County Energy Center?

EIA-860M names Ector County Generation, 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 Ector County Energy Center LLC?

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

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

Ector County Energy Center

Ector County Energy Center is a 359 MW natural gas power plant in Ector County, Texas, operated by Ector County Generation, LLC. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside ERCOT. Its units entered service in 2015.

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: 358.8 MW; 320 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 2015
EIA plant ID: 58471

Where it is

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County: Ector County, Texas
Coordinates: 32.0692, -102.5856
Balancing authority: ERCO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Ector County Generation, LLC
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Operating

Every plant Ector County Generation, LLC reports to EIA →

Ector County Energy Center: FAQ

Where is Ector County Energy Center?: In Ector 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 Ector County Energy Center?: 359 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Ector County Energy Center?: EIA-860M names Ector County Generation, 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 Ector County Energy Center LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Ector County Generation, 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 "Ector County 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 Ector County Energy Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.