Where is DeCordova Steam Electric Station?

In Hood 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 DeCordova Steam Electric Station?

627 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns DeCordova Steam Electric Station?

EIA-860M names Luminant Generation Company 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 DeCordova Steam Electric Station LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Luminant Generation Company 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 "DeCordova Steam Electric Station LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is DeCordova Steam Electric Station still running?

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

DeCordova Steam Electric Station

DeCordova Steam Electric Station is a 627 MW natural gas power plant in Hood County, Texas, operated by Luminant Generation Company LLC. EIA-860M lists 5 generating units here, inside ERCOT. Its units entered service between 1990 and 2022.

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: 626.7 MW; 534 MW net summer
Generating units: 5
In service: 1990–2022
EIA plant ID: 8063

Where it is

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County: Hood County, Texas
Coordinates: 32.4031, -97.7006
Balancing authority: ERCO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Luminant Generation Company LLC
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Batteries, Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 358 MW, Battery 269 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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DeCordova Steam Electric Station: FAQ

Where is DeCordova Steam Electric Station?: In Hood 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 DeCordova Steam Electric Station?: 627 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns DeCordova Steam Electric Station?: EIA-860M names Luminant Generation Company 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 DeCordova Steam Electric Station LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Luminant Generation Company 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 "DeCordova Steam Electric Station LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is DeCordova Steam Electric Station still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.