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GAS POWER PLANTSWilkes
Wilkes is a 882 MW operating gas power plant in Marion County, Texas, operated by Southwestern Electric Power Co.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 351 MW | |
| 3 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 351 MW | |
| 1 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 180 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- Southwestern Electric Power Co
- Location
- Marion County, Texas
- Balancing authority
- SWPP
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 882 MW
- First unit online
- May 1964
- EIA plant ID
- 3478
Location
32.8482, -94.5480
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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