Cottonwood Energy Company LP

A 1.43 GW natural gas power plant in Newton, Texas, owned by NRG Cottonwood Tenant LLC, commissioned in 2003.

Facility nameplate · EIA Plant ID 55358Natural Gas
Nameplate capacity
1.43 GW
Primary fuel
Natural Gas
Commissioned
2003
Owner
NRG Cottonwood Tenant LLC
Location
Newton, Texas
Coordinates
30.2588, -93.7353
Generation (2024)
5,975.2 GWh
Status
Operating
Technology
Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Units
8

Reported annual generation

YearGWh
20156,925.8
20164,742.9
20176,303.3
20187,170.7
20197,246.6
20206,163.2
20215,496.4
20226,668.8
20235,896.9
20245,975.2

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