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GAS POWER PLANTSSim Gideon
Sim Gideon is a 623 MW operating gas power plant in Bastrop County, Texas, operated by Lower Colorado River Authority.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 351 MW | |
| 1 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 136 MW | |
| 2 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 136 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- Lower Colorado River Authority
- Location
- Bastrop County, Texas
- Balancing authority
- ERCO
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 623 MW
- First unit online
- May 1965
- EIA plant ID
- 3601
Location
30.1456, -97.2708
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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