Costa Sur Plant
Natural gas and oil power plant in Puerto Rico. 1,032 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 generators, operated by Puerto Rico Electric Pwr Authority.
Also known as EIA plant 61147
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Key facts
- Capacity
- 1,032 MWNatural gas 820.0 · Oil 212.0
- Generators
- 6 operatingEIA-860M, August 2026
- Operating since
- March 1962First generator online
- Operator
- Puerto Rico Electric Pwr AuthorityEIA operator ID 15497
- Grid
- NABalancing authority NA
- Price nodes
- None linkedNo verified ISO node
- Location
- PR18.0030, −66.7597
- EIA plant ID
- 61147EIA plant page
Data as of EIA-860M August 2026 (published 2026-09-24). Capacity is nameplate, not live output.
How much power Costa Sur Plant produces
Free · EIA-923Net generation, 2025
3.78 TWh
3,780,835 MWh, final
Capacity factor, 2025
Not reported
2024: Not reported
January to July 2026
2.11 TWh
Provisional
Range, 2017 to 2025
1.0–3.9
TWh a year. Low 2020, high 2019
| Year | Net generation, MWh | Capacity factor | Months reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2001 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2002 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2003 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2004 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2005 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2006 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2007 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2008 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2009 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2010 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2011 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2012 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2013 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2014 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2015 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2016 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2017 | 3,077,978 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2018 | 3,145,701 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2019 | 3,859,324 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2020 | 958,802 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2021 | 2,979,084 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2022 | 3,336,652 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2023 | 2,886,213 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2024 | 2,780,558 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2025 | 3,780,835 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2026 (provisional, partial year) | 2,109,320 | Not reported | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Petroleum Liquids | 85.0 | March 1962 |
| 4 | Petroleum Liquids | 85.0 | December 1963 |
| 5 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 410.0 | September 1972 |
| 6 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 410.0 | September 1973 |
| GT-1 | Petroleum Liquids | 21.0 | May 1972 |
| GT-2 | Petroleum Liquids | 21.0 | May 1972 |
Ownership and offtake
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Owners and their shares, parent companies, and power purchase agreements with their buyers. EIA-860M lists Puerto Rico Electric Pwr Authority 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 Costa Sur Plant
How much power does Costa Sur Plant produce?
Costa Sur Plant reported 3,780,835 MWh (3.78 TWh) of net generation in 2025. From January to July 2026 it reported 2.11 TWh, which is provisional.
Where is Costa Sur Plant?
Costa Sur Plant is in Puerto Rico, at 18.0030, −66.7597.
Who operates Costa Sur Plant?
EIA-860M for August 2026 lists Puerto Rico Electric Pwr Authority as the operator (EIA operator ID 15497). The operator is not always the owner.
Is Costa Sur Plant a natural gas or a oil plant?
Both. Natural gas capacity totals 820 MW and oil capacity totals 212 MW.
When did Costa Sur Plant start operating?
Its first generator began operating in March 1962, 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)
Page updated 2026-10-04 from the InfraMap data build. Methodology · Data sources · EIA plant page