Explore the largest natural gas power plants in Texas and see all the utility-scale natural gas projects in Texas on a map.
Last updated: May 2026
On this page, you can explore our real-time database of natural gas power plants in Texas. Each month, we track natural gas projects and update our list of the largest natural gas power plants in Texas.
As of May 2026, there are 312 utility-scale natural gas power plants in Texas, according to Cleanview's project tracker. Their total operating capacity is 83,067 MW. In 2025, there were 3 natural gas power plants built in Texas. See also: planned natural gas power plants in Texas→
Total Natural Gas Power Plants
312
Total Capacity
83,067 MW
Built in 2025
3
Map of natural gas power plants in Texas. Marker size reflects capacity — only facilities with reported capacity data are shown.
1,894 MW
Year Operational: July 2003
Location: Kaufman, Texas
1,812 MW
Year Operational: December 1979
Location: Orange, Texas
1,734 MW
Year Operational: September 2001
Location: Ellis, Texas
1,606 MW
Year Operational: May 2015
Location: Bell, Texas
1,530 MW
Year Operational: March 1972
Location: Chambers, Texas
1,434 MW
Year Operational: July 2003
Location: Newton, Texas
1,315 MW
Year Operational: October 1977
Location: Tarrant, Texas
1,280 MW
Year Operational: March 2011
Location: Wise, Texas
1,272 MW
Year Operational: June 1968
Location: Fort Bend, Texas
10 MW
Year Operational: March 2026
Location: Ward, Texas
6 MW
Year Operational: December 2025
Location: Collin, Texas
180 MW
Year Operational: August 2025
Location: Caldwell, Texas
1 MW
Year Operational: January 2025
Location: Bexar, Texas
1 MW
Year Operational: December 2024
Location: Harris, Texas
2 MW
Year Operational: November 2024
Location: Bell, Texas
3 MW
Year Operational: November 2024
Location: Bell, Texas
484 MW
Year Operational: October 2024
Location: Brazoria, Texas
484 MW
Year Operational: October 2024
Location: Harris, Texas
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