Red Gate Power Plant
23601 W FM490, Edinburg, TX 78541Plant Summary Information
Red Gate Power Plant is ranked #109 out of 313 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Red Gate Power Plant is comprised of 12 generators and generated 134.7 GWh during the 3-month period between March 2026 to June 2026.
| Plant Name | Red Gate Power Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | South Texas Electric Coop, Inc |
| Location | Hidalgo County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Last Update | Jun 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 391.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,666 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #605 out of 2,208 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #348 out of 858 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #109 out of 313 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Red Gate Power Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Red Gate Power Plant (59391) |
| Plant Address | 23601 W FM490, Edinburg, TX 78541 |
| Utility | South Texas Electric Coop, Inc (17583) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 26.45111, -98.1775 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2016 to Jun 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Annual Generation | 391.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | TRE |
| Balancing Authority | Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | AEP Texas Central Company (3278) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | NET MEXICO PIPELINE |
| Pipeline Notes | Served off a ~26 mile lateral connected to the Net Mexico Pipeline. The "Red Gate Pipeline" lateral is also owned and operated by Kinder Morgan Tejas Pipeline LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator ENG01 Details Operating December 2016
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | REDGATE_ALL |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 18.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 7.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2016 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator ENG02 Details Operating December 2016
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | REDGATE_ALL |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 18.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 7.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2016 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator ENG03 Details Operating December 2016
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | REDGATE_ALL |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 18.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 7.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2016 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator ENG04 Details Operating December 2016
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | REDGATE_ALL |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 18.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 7.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2016 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator ENG05 Details Operating December 2016
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | REDGATE_ALL |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 18.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 7.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2016 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator ENG06 Details Operating December 2016
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | REDGATE_ALL |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 18.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 7.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2016 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator ENG07 Details Operating December 2016
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | REDGATE_ALL |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 18.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 7.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2016 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator ENG08 Details Operating December 2016
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | REDGATE_ALL |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 18.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 7.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2016 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator ENG09 Details Operating December 2016
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | REDGATE_ALL |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 18.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 7.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2016 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator ENG10 Details Operating December 2016
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | REDGATE_ALL |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 18.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 7.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2016 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator ENG11 Details Operating December 2016
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | REDGATE_ALL |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 18.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 7.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2016 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator ENG12 Details Operating December 2016
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | REDGATE_ALL |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 18.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 7.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2016 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Red Gate Power Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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