New Entergy Texas Facilities to Power 300,000 Homes, Boost Regional Growth

On September 11, Entergy Texas announced that it will build two additional natural gas power facilities in Southeast Texas, following approval from the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Over 300,000 residences will gain access to electricity from the projects, boosting economic activity by billions.

The Legend and Lone Star power stations will provide over 1,200 megawatts to the area grid. They will cost $2.4 billion and generate $2.8 billion in economic activity, resulting in more than 9,000 jobs during construction.

Company leaders said the expansion is part of Entergy Texas' long-term Southeast Texas Energy Plan, or STEP, to assure stable power for a rapidly growing population and industry. 

“We have heard directly from our customers and communities about the need for more power to support our rapidly growing region, and these facilities will deliver just that,” Entergy Texas CEO Eliecer Viamontes said. From families and company owners to schools and essential services, these power plants help us serve our daily consumers.

The Legend Power Station in Port Arthur will power over 190,000 residences. It is expected that the $1.6 billion facility's construction will generate $1.79 billion in local economic activity. The Lone Star Power Station in Cleveland will power over 110,000 residences. That $799 million investment is expected to generate $951 million in economic activity.

Entergy officials said the facilities will satisfy growing demand, improve dependability, and lower costs across its service area. The corporation sees the plants as essential infrastructure for Gulf Coast residential communities, schools, companies, and energy-intensive sectors.

The Houston region anticipates that both projects will be operational by mid-2028. Company representatives emphasized that their success mirrored the rapid growth of Southeast Texas.