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GAS POWER PLANTSBenedum Plant
Benedum Plant is a 2.0 MW retired gas power plant in Upton County, Texas, operated by Targa Pipeline Mid-Continent WestTex LLC.
Plant statusClosed
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (completed)
- OperatingNov 1996 (completed)
- ClosedDec 2017 (current stage)
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BG6 | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 1.0 MW | Retired |
| BG3A | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 1.0 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- Targa Pipeline Mid-Continent WestTex LLC
- Location
- Upton County, Texas
- Balancing authority
- ERCO
- Sector
- Industrial Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Retired: 2.0 MW
- First unit online
- Nov 1996
- EIA plant ID
- 54458
Location
31.3403, -101.7653
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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