Wilkes

Avinger, Texas

Capacity: 882 MW
Status: Operating
Fuel: Natural gas
Technology: Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Operator: Southwestern Electric Power Co
City: Avinger
County: Marion County
State: Texas
Operational date: May 1964
Balancing authority: SWPP

Wilkes is a 882 MW natural gas power plant in Avinger, Texas. Operated by Southwestern Electric Power Co, it has been operating since 1964. The facility is located in Marion County, within the SWPP balancing authority.

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