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GAS POWER PLANTSValero Refining Texas Houston
Valero Refining Texas Houston is a 34.2 MW retired gas power plant in Harris County, Texas, operated by Valero Refining Co - TX.
Plant statusClosed
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (completed)
- OperatingDec 1990 (completed)
- ClosedFeb 2006 (current stage)
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEN1 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 17 MW | Retired |
| GEN2 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 17 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- Valero Refining Co - TX
- Location
- Harris County, Texas
- Sector
- Industrial CHP
- Capacity
- Retired: 34.2 MW
- First unit online
- Dec 1990
- EIA plant ID
- 52012
Location
29.7233, -95.2531
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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