The Methodist Hospital, Gas Turbine
The Methodist Hospital, Gas Turbine is a 5 MW natural gas power plant in Harris County, Texas, operated by The Methodist Hospital. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside ERCOT. Its unit entered service in 2010.
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
- 5 MW
- 3 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 1
- In service
- 2010
- EIA plant ID
- 59381
Where it is
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- County
- Harris County, Texas
- Coordinates
- 29.7094, -95.4003
- Balancing authority
- ERCO
- Sector
- Commercial CHP
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- The Methodist Hospital
- Primary energy source
- Natural gas
- Technologies
- Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
- Status
- Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year
The Methodist Hospital, Gas Turbine: FAQ
- Where is The Methodist Hospital, Gas Turbine?
- In Harris 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 The Methodist Hospital, Gas Turbine?
- 5 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns The Methodist Hospital, Gas Turbine?
- EIA-860M names The Methodist Hospital 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 The Methodist Hospital, Gas Turbine LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — The Methodist Hospital 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 "The Methodist Hospital, Gas Turbine LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is The Methodist Hospital, Gas Turbine still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.