456-Megawatt Natural Gas Power Plant at TH Wharton Generating Station
Under construction · Texas · Last reported Aug 2025
Source: Just The News
A 456-megawatt natural gas power plant is being constructed by NRG Energy Inc. at its existing TH Wharton Generating Station in Houston. The plant is part of the Texas Energy Fund In-ERCOT Generation Loan Program and is expected to become operational next summer. It will interconnect in the ERCOT Houston Load Zone, serving one of the largest electricity demand centers in Texas.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Power Transmission, Power Generation (CCGT), Natural Gas, Government
- Location
- Houston, Texas, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Just The News
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Description | A 456-megawatt natural gas power plant is being constructed by NRG Energy Inc. at its existing TH Wharton Generating Station in Houston. The plant is part of the Texas Energy Fund In-ERCOT Generation Loan Program and is expected to become operational next summer. It will interconnect in the ERCOT Houston Load Zone, serving one of the largest electricity demand centers in Texas. |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Texas |
City | Houston |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Transmission, Power Generation (CCGT), Natural Gas, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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