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Utilities Planning Plethora of Natural Gas Power in Texas as Demand Soars

Utility Entergy Texas Inc. is forecasting the need to add 40% more generation capacity to its fleet to meet economic and population growth in southeast Texas.

The company filed an application with the Public Utilities Commission of Texas (PUCT) for two natural gas-fired power plants to be named Legend and Lone Star.

"The Legend and Lone Star plants will address the critical need to increase power generation capacity, support increased economic activity throughout the region and pave the way for the creation of sustainable energy solutions that will benefit Southeast Texas for decades to come," said CEO Eliecer Viamontes. "These future projects are expected to save customers approximately $370 million over the life of the plants."

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