Where is Valero Refinery Corpus Christi West?

In Nueces 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 Valero Refinery Corpus Christi West?

69 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Valero Refinery Corpus Christi West?

EIA-860M names Valero Refining Co 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 Valero Refinery Corpus Christi West LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Valero Refining Co 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 "Valero Refinery Corpus Christi West LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Valero Refinery Corpus Christi West still running?

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

Valero Refinery Corpus Christi West

Valero Refinery Corpus Christi West is a 69 MW oil-fired power plant in Nueces County, Texas, operated by Valero Refining Co. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside ERCOT. Its units entered service in 1983.

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: 69.2 MW; 65.2 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 1983
EIA plant ID: 50121

Where it is

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County: Nueces County, Texas
Coordinates: 27.8175, -97.4814
Balancing authority: ERCO
Sector: Industrial Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Valero Refining Co
Primary energy source: Petroleum
Technologies: All Other, Petroleum Coke
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Petroleum 57 MW, Other 12 MW. It is filed here under Petroleum, the source with the most capacity.

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Valero Refinery Corpus Christi West: FAQ

Where is Valero Refinery Corpus Christi West?: In Nueces 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 Valero Refinery Corpus Christi West?: 69 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Valero Refinery Corpus Christi West?: EIA-860M names Valero Refining Co 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 Valero Refinery Corpus Christi West LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Valero Refining Co 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 "Valero Refinery Corpus Christi West LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Valero Refinery Corpus Christi West still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.