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GAS POWER PLANTSElk Station
Elk Station is a 799 MW operating gas power plant in Hale County, Texas, operated by Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELK1 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 200 MW | |
| ELK2 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 200 MW | |
| ELK3 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 200 MW | |
| ELK4 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 200 MW | Under construction (up to 50%) |
Plant details
- Operator
- Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc
- Location
- Hale County, Texas
- Balancing authority
- SWPP
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 599 MW
Under construction: 200 MW - First unit online
- Jun 2015
- EIA plant ID
- 58835
Location
33.8650, -101.8433
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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