Shell Deer Park
Natural gas and other fuels power plant in Harris County, Texas. 228.1 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 generators, operated by Deer Park Refinery Limited Partnership (DPRLP).
Also known as Shell Deer Park Power Station · EIA plant 50304
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Key facts
- Capacity
- 228.1 MWNatural gas 182.2 · Other fuels 45.9
- Generators
- 3 operatingEIA-860M, August 2026
- Operating since
- October 1979First generator online
- Operator
- Deer Park Refinery Limited Partnership (DPRLP)EIA operator ID 64497
- Grid
- ERCOTBalancing authority ERCO
- Price nodes
- None linkedNo verified ISO node
- Location
- Harris County, TX29.7232, −95.1289
- EIA plant ID
- 50304EIA plant page
Data as of EIA-860M August 2026 (published 2026-09-24). Capacity is nameplate, not live output.
How much power Shell Deer Park produces
Free · EIA-923Net generation, 2025
1.12 TWh
1,123,235 MWh, final
Capacity factor, 2025
46.8%
2024: 55.9%
January to July 2026
661 GWh
Provisional
Range, 2015 to 2025
1.1–1.5
TWh a year. Low 2025, high 2015
| Year | Net generation, MWh | Capacity factor | Months reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,897,588 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2001 | 1,864,867 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2002 | 1,794,184 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2003 | 1,007,870 | Not reported | 7 of 12 |
| 2004 | 138,868 | Not reported | 1 of 12 |
| 2005 | 1,431,667 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2006 | 1,364,364 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2007 | 1,441,068 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2008 | 1,179,995 | Not reported | 10 of 12 |
| 2009 | 1,316,501 | Not reported | 11 of 12 |
| 2010 | 1,429,560 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2011 | 1,419,693 | 64.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2012 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2013 | 1,175,410 | 53.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2014 | 896,348 | 60.5% | 8 of 12 |
| 2015 | 1,525,084 | 69.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2016 | 1,516,199 | 68.5% | 12 of 12 |
| 2017 | 1,423,423 | 64.5% | 12 of 12 |
| 2018 | 1,373,029 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2019 | 1,447,136 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2020 | 1,501,855 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2021 | 1,491,273 | 62.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2022 | 1,501,517 | 62.6% | 12 of 12 |
| 2023 | 1,469,816 | 61.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2024 | 1,344,766 | 55.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2025 | 1,123,235 | 46.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2026 (provisional, partial year) | 660,707 | 47.4% | 7 of 7 |
* 2026 covers January to July and is provisional. Capacity factor is net generation divided by nameplate capacity times the hours of each reported month.
Power prices and basis
Free accountNo verified ISO price node is linked to this plant, or its price history could not load.
Emissions
Free · EPA CAMPDNo EPA emissions units are linked to this plant.
Water use
Free · EIA-923 cooling, USGSNo EIA cooling-water record for this plant in 2024.
Generators
Free · EIA-860M| Generator | Technology | Nameplate MW | Online since |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEN2 | All Other | 45.9 | October 1979 |
| GEN4 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 88.2 | April 1995 |
| GEN5 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 94.0 | April 1995 |
Ownership and offtake
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Owners and their shares, parent companies, and power purchase agreements with their buyers. EIA-860M lists Deer Park Refinery Limited Partnership (DPRLP) as the operator, which is not always the owner.
Modeled data
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Generation potential vs reported
Monthly potential at seasonal net capability, next to EIA-923 output. Shows how much of the plant's capability was used.
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Questions about Shell Deer Park
How much power does Shell Deer Park produce?
Shell Deer Park reported 1,123,235 MWh (1.12 TWh) of net generation in 2025, a 46.8% capacity factor on 228.1 MW of nameplate capacity. From January to July 2026 it reported 661 GWh, which is provisional.
Where is Shell Deer Park?
Shell Deer Park is in Harris County, Texas, at 29.7232, −95.1289. It is in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. balancing area (ERCO).
Who operates Shell Deer Park?
EIA-860M for August 2026 lists Deer Park Refinery Limited Partnership (DPRLP) as the operator (EIA operator ID 64497). The operator is not always the owner.
Is Shell Deer Park a natural gas or a other fuels plant?
Both. Natural gas capacity totals 182.2 MW and other fuels capacity totals 45.9 MW.
When did Shell Deer Park start operating?
Its first generator began operating in October 1979, according to EIA-860M.
Sources
- EIA-860 2025 (final) and EIA-860M August 2026: plant, generators, capacity, operator and location
- EIA-923 monthly net generation, 2000 to July 2026 (2026 provisional)
- Plant names from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
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