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GAS POWER PLANTSHidalgo Energy Center
Hidalgo Energy Center is a 551 MW operating gas power plant in Hidalgo County, Texas, operated by Calpine Corp - Hidalgo.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| STG1 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 198 MW | |
| CTG1 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 177 MW | |
| CTG2 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 177 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- Calpine Corp - Hidalgo
- Location
- Hidalgo County, Texas
- Balancing authority
- ERCO
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Operating: 551 MW
- First unit online
- Jun 2000
- EIA plant ID
- 55545
Location
26.3417, -98.1758
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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