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GAS POWER PLANTSPoint Comfort Operations
Point Comfort Operations is a 63.1 MW retired gas power plant in Calhoun County, Texas, operated by Alcoa World Alumina LLC.
Plant statusClosed
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (completed)
- OperatingJan 1958 (completed)
- ClosedDec 2019 (current stage)
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEN1 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 16 MW | Retired |
| GEN2 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 16 MW | Retired |
| GEN3 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 16 MW | Retired |
| GEN4 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 15 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- Alcoa World Alumina LLC
- Location
- Calhoun County, Texas
- Balancing authority
- ERCO
- Sector
- Industrial CHP
- Capacity
- Retired: 63.1 MW
- First unit online
- Jan 1958
- EIA plant ID
- 52069
Location
28.6527, -96.5600
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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