West Texas $7B Natural Gas Power Plant
Sector: Wind • Location: Pecos, Texas, United States
Source: The Energy Mag
A proposed natural gas power plant in West Texas, estimated to cost about $7 billion, designed to generate roughly 2,500 megawatts of electricity. It aims to supply power primarily to a nearby Microsoft data center campus to support AI infrastructure. The project involves Chevron and Engine No. 1 and includes turbine procurement from GE Vernova. The plant could begin operations as early as 2027, w
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Wind, Natural Gas, Data Center, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Pecos, Texas, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Energy Mag
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Description | A proposed natural gas power plant in West Texas, estimated to cost about $7 billion, designed to generate roughly 2,500 megawatts of electricity. It aims to supply power primarily to a nearby Microsoft data center campus to support AI infrastructure. The project involves Chevron and Engine No. 1 and includes turbine procurement from GE Vernova. The plant could begin operations as early as 2027, with potential expansion to 5,000 megawatts, subject to regulatory approvals. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Texas |
City | Pecos |
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Source | The Energy Mag |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Wind, Natural Gas, Data Center, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2026-04-05 |
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