Duke Energy 1,400-Megawatt Natural Gas Plant in Anderson County
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Starr, South Carolina, United States
Source: AOL
Duke Energy plans to construct a 1,400-megawatt natural gas plant in Anderson County, South Carolina. The project involves a $2.5 billion investment, creation of more than 30 jobs over 15 years, and a 4% tax assessment over 40 years. The plant will be located on a 200-acre site near Highway 81 South and True Temper Road in Starr. Construction is anticipated to start in summer 2027, with operations
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Road, Natural Gas
- Location
- Starr, South Carolina, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- AOL
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Duke Energy plans to construct a 1,400-megawatt natural gas plant in Anderson County, South Carolina. The project involves a $2.5 billion investment, creation of more than 30 jobs over 15 years, and a 4% tax assessment over 40 years. The plant will be located on a 200-acre site near Highway 81 South and True Temper Road in Starr. Construction is anticipated to start in summer 2027, with operations beginning in early 2031. The project has received approval from the Anderson County Council and the South Carolina Public Service Commission, but has raised health and environmental concerns among residents. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | South Carolina |
City | Starr |
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Source | AOL |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Road, Natural Gas |
Article published date | 2026-04-11 |
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