Entergy Corporation Receives PUCT Approval for Texas Power Plants

Entergy Corp has received approval from the Public Utility Commission of Texas for two power plants. The company specializes in electricity production and distribution, with a production capacity of nearly 25,000 MW at the end of 2024. The approval allows for the construction and operation of the power plants in Texas, expanding Entergy's presence in the state's energy market.

Entergy Corp has received approval from the Public Utility Commission of Texas to build two highly efficient natural gas power plants in the state. The approval, granted on September 11, 2025, allows Entergy to construct the Legend and Lone Star power stations, which will add over 1,200 megawatts of reliable electricity to the Southeast Texas power grid Entergy Texas receives PUCT approval for two power plants to support Southeast Texas growth^[1].

The Legend Power Station, to be constructed in Port Arthur, Texas, will be capable of powering approximately 190,000 homes. The Lone Star Power Station, located near Cleveland, Texas, will serve around 110,000 homes. Both facilities are expected to be operational by mid-2028. Together, these plants will generate approximately $2.8 billion in economic activity and create over 9,000 construction jobs in the Port Arthur and Cleveland areas Entergy Texas receives PUCT approval for two power plants to support Southeast Texas growth^[1].

The approval is part of Entergy Texas' Southeast Texas Energy Plan, also known as STEP Ahead. This long-term strategy aims to support economic development, enhance reliability, and serve growing communities in the region. Entergy Texas' service territory is among the fastest-growing in the country, and these new power plants will help meet the increasing demand for electricity Entergy Texas receives PUCT approval for two power plants to support Southeast Texas growth^[1].

The Legend Power Station is expected to generate $1.79 billion in regional economic activity during construction, with a total investment of $1.6 billion. The Lone Star Power Station is projected to contribute $951 million in regional economic activity during construction, with a total investment of $799 million Entergy Texas receives PUCT approval for two power plants to support Southeast Texas growth^[1].

This approval further expands Entergy Corp's presence in the Texas energy market. As of the end of 2024, Entergy Corp had a production capacity of nearly 25,000 MW, serving approximately 3 million customers through its operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas Entergy : Texas receives PUCT approval for two power plants to support Southeast Texas growth^[2].

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Entergy Texas receives PUCT approval for two power plants to support Southeast Texas growth^[1] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/entergy-texas-receives-puct-approval-for-two-power-plants-to-support-southeast-texas-growth-302554452.html
Entergy : Texas receives PUCT approval for two power plants to support Southeast Texas growth^[2] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/entergy-texas-receives-puct-approval-for-two-power-plants-to-support-southeast-texas-growth-ce7d59d2dd89ff27