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456-Megawatt Natural Gas Power Plant at TH Wharton Generating Station

Under construction · Texas · Last reported Aug 2025

Source: Just The News

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Under Construction

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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The project “456-Megawatt Natural Gas Power Plant at TH Wharton Generating Station” is an infrastructure initiative in the Power Transmission sector, located in Houston, Texas, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Just The News.

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2026-07-22

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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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Energy

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United States of America (USA)

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Texas

City

Houston

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Power Transmission, Power Generation (CCGT), Natural Gas, Government

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2025-09-16

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