Where is Red Gate Power Plant?

In Hidalgo 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 Red Gate Power Plant?

224 MW of nameplate capacity across 12 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Red Gate Power Plant?

EIA-860M names South Texas Electric Coop, 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 Red Gate Power Plant LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — South Texas Electric Coop, 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 "Red Gate Power Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Red Gate Power Plant still running?

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

Red Gate Power Plant

Red Gate Power Plant is a 224 MW natural gas power plant in Hidalgo County, Texas, operated by South Texas Electric Coop, Inc. EIA-860M lists 12 generating units here, inside ERCOT. Its units entered service in 2016.

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: 224.4 MW; 219.6 MW net summer
Generating units: 12
In service: 2016
EIA plant ID: 59391

Where it is

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County: Hidalgo County, Texas
Coordinates: 26.4511, -98.1775
Balancing authority: ERCO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: South Texas Electric Coop, Inc
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Status: Operating

Every plant South Texas Electric Coop, Inc reports to EIA →

Red Gate Power Plant: FAQ

Where is Red Gate Power Plant?: In Hidalgo 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 Red Gate Power Plant?: 224 MW of nameplate capacity across 12 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Red Gate Power Plant?: EIA-860M names South Texas Electric Coop, 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 Red Gate Power Plant LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — South Texas Electric Coop, 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 "Red Gate Power Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Red Gate Power Plant still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.