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OIL-FIRED POWER PLANTSVernon
Vernon is a 11.1 MW retired oil-fired power plant in Wilbarger County, Texas, operated by AEP Texas North Company.
Plant statusClosed
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (completed)
- OperatingJan 1952 (completed)
- ClosedDec 2006 (current stage)
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Petroleum Liquids | 4.1 MW | Retired |
| 1 | Petroleum Liquids | 2.4 MW | Retired |
| 3 | Petroleum Liquids | 2.0 MW | Retired |
| 2 | Petroleum Liquids | 1.3 MW | Retired |
| 7 | Petroleum Liquids | 1.3 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- AEP Texas North Company
- Location
- Wilbarger County, Texas
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Retired: 11.1 MW
- First unit online
- Jan 1952
- EIA plant ID
- 3623
Location
34.1169, -99.3419
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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