Rentech Nitrogen Pasadena Cogeneration

Rentech Nitrogen Pasadena Cogeneration is a 15 MW power plant in Harris County, Texas, operated by PCI Nitrogen LLC. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside ERCOT. Its unit 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
15.4 MW
14 MW net summer
Generating units
1
In service
2015
EIA plant ID
58870

Where it is

Loading map…
County
Harris County, Texas
Coordinates
29.7394, -95.1947
Balancing authority
ERCO
Sector
IPP CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
PCI Nitrogen LLC
Primary energy source
Other
Technologies
All Other
Status
Operating

Every plant PCI Nitrogen LLC reports to EIA →

Rentech Nitrogen Pasadena Cogeneration: FAQ

Where is Rentech Nitrogen Pasadena Cogeneration?
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 Rentech Nitrogen Pasadena Cogeneration?
15 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Rentech Nitrogen Pasadena Cogeneration?
EIA-860M names PCI Nitrogen 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 Rentech Nitrogen Pasadena Cogeneration LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — PCI Nitrogen 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 "Rentech Nitrogen Pasadena Cogeneration LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Rentech Nitrogen Pasadena Cogeneration still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.