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GAS POWER PLANTSSam Bertron
Sam Bertron is a 875 MW retired gas power plant in Harris County, Texas, operated by NRG Texas Power LLC.
Plant statusClosed
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (completed)
- OperatingApr 1956 (completed)
- ClosedJan 2019 (current stage)
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 225 MW | Retired |
| 4 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 225 MW | Retired |
| ST1 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 188 MW | Retired |
| ST2 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 188 MW | Retired |
| GT1 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 33 MW | Retired |
| GT2 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 16 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- NRG Texas Power LLC
- Location
- Harris County, Texas
- Balancing authority
- ERCO
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Retired: 875 MW
- First unit online
- Apr 1956
- EIA plant ID
- 3468
Location
29.7268, -95.0598
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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