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GAS POWER PLANTSLa Palma
La Palma is a 258 MW retired gas power plant in Cameron County, Texas, operated by ReNu Power Holdings LLC.
Plant statusClosed
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (completed)
- OperatingMay 1947 (completed)
- ClosedFeb 2007 (current stage)
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 163 MW | Retired |
| 7 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 49 MW | Retired |
| 4 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 23 MW | Retired |
| 5 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 23 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- ReNu Power Holdings LLC
- Location
- Cameron County, Texas
- Balancing authority
- ERCO
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Retired: 258 MW
- First unit online
- May 1947
- EIA plant ID
- 3442
Location
26.1331, -97.6389
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem