Red Gate Power Plant

23601 W FM490, Edinburg, TX 78541

Plant Summary Information

Red Gate Power Plant is ranked #107 out of 314 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 107.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Red Gate Power Plant
Utility Name	South Texas Electric Coop, Inc
Location	Hidalgo County, TX
Initial Operation Date	December 2016
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	366.0 GWh
Annual Consumption	3.3 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,714 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #614 out of 2,246 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #334 out of 816 Texas Power Plants
Ranked #107 out of 314 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 Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	December 2016
Annual Generation	366.0 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

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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