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456 MW Natural Gas Power Plant at TH Wharton Generating Station

Under construction · Texas · Last reported Aug 2025

Source: Hoodline

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Under Construction

A new 456 megawatt natural gas power plant is being constructed in Houston to support the state's power grid and meet increasing electricity demands. The project is funded by a loan from the Texas Energy Fund and involves NRG Energy Inc. The facility is expected to be operational by Summer 2026 and will enhance grid stability and regional economic growth.

Status
Under Construction
Sector
Power Generation (CCGT), Natural Gas
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Hoodline

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The project “456 MW Natural Gas Power Plant at TH Wharton Generating Station” is an infrastructure initiative in the Power Generation (CCGT) sector, located in Houston, Texas, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Hoodline.

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2026-07-22

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A new 456 megawatt natural gas power plant is being constructed in Houston to support the state's power grid and meet increasing electricity demands. The project is funded by a loan from the Texas Energy Fund and involves NRG Energy Inc. The facility is expected to be operational by Summer 2026 and will enhance grid stability and regional economic growth.

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Energy

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Country

United States of America (USA)

State

Texas

City

Houston

Source

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Hoodline

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Sector

Power Generation (CCGT), Natural Gas

Article published date

2025-09-16

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