Entergy Texas plans new generation facility in Southeast Texas
USA, Texas, Bridge City: Entergy Texas has announced construction of Orange County Advanced Power Station.
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USA, Texas, Bridge City: Entergy Texas has announced construction of Orange County Advanced Power Station.
As part of its plan to meet growing demand across Southeast Texas and modernize its generation fleet, Entergy Texas, Inc., has begun the process to seek approval to construct the Orange County Advanced Power Station, a 1215 MW, dual fuel combined cycle power facility. The plant will be located near Bridge City, Texas, and will be capable of powering more than 230,000 homes and use a combination of natural gas and hydrogen. Hydrogen produces zero-carbon emissions as a fuel source for electric generation.
“The Orange County Advanced Power Station is a Texas project for Texas customers,” said Sallie Rainer, president and CEO of Entergy Texas. “The addition of this facility will continue our work to provide reliable, low-cost, and clean energy in Southeast Texas and will provide more than $1.5 B in net benefits to customers by reducing reliance on energy markets.”
Within the coming months, Entergy Texas intends to file a request for approval to construct the Orange County Advanced Power Station with the Public Utility Commission (PUC) of Texas. If the PUC approves Entergy Texas’ application, construction will begin in the second quarter of 2023. Entergy Texas expects the plant to be in service by summer 2026.
Source: T&D World