West Texas Natural Gas Power Plant
Planned · Texas · Last reported Apr 2026
Source: The Energy Mag
A proposed $7 billion natural gas power project in West Texas near Pecos in the Permian Basin. The facility would generate approximately 2,500 megawatts of electricity, primarily to supply a nearby Microsoft data center campus. The project is a partnership between Microsoft, Chevron, and Engine No. 1, aiming to build AI infrastructure with dedicated, co-located power generation to ensure reliable
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- 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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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A proposed $7 billion natural gas power project in West Texas near Pecos in the Permian Basin. The facility would generate approximately 2,500 megawatts of electricity, primarily to supply a nearby Microsoft data center campus. The project is a partnership between Microsoft, Chevron, and Engine No. 1, aiming to build AI infrastructure with dedicated, co-located power generation to ensure reliable baseload electricity. The plant could begin operations as early as 2027, with potential expansion to 5,000 megawatts, subject to regulatory approvals. |
Original sector | Energy |
Budget |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Texas |
City | Pecos |
Source
Source | The Energy Mag |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Natural Gas, Data Center, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2026-04-05 |
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