Hidalgo Energy Center

A 551.3 MW natural gas power plant in Hidalgo, Texas, owned by Calpine Corp - Hidalgo, commissioned in 2000.

Facility nameplate · EIA Plant ID 55545Natural Gas
Nameplate capacity
551.3 MW
Primary fuel
Natural Gas
Commissioned
2000
Owner
Calpine Corp - Hidalgo
Location
Hidalgo, Texas
Coordinates
26.3417, -98.1758
Generation (2024)
2,056.2 GWh
Status
Operating
Technology
Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Units
3

Reported annual generation

YearGWh
20152,820.3
20162,761.2
20172,344.8
20181,969
20192,722.2
20202,529.4
20212,455.9
20222,535.3
20232,791.3
20242,056.2

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