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PUC of Texas Approves Entergy Texas' Plans to Build Over 1,200 MW of Gas-Fired Capacity

LCG, September 12, 2025--Entergy announced yesterday that the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) approved Entergy Texas’ proposal to build two efficient natural gas-fired power plants to support the region’s rapid growth. The combined electric generating capacity of the two facilities, the Legend Power Station and the Lone Star Power Station, will add over 1,200 MW to the Southeast Texas power grid to support new customer demand, increase reliability and lower costs for all customers. Both facilities are scheduled to commence operations by mid-2028.

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Puget Sound Energy Starts Construction on 142-MW Appaloosa Solar Project in Washington

LCG, September 4, 2025--Puget Sound Energy (PSE) announced yesterday that phased construction has commenced on its 142-MW Appaloosa Solar Project, a utility-scale solar facility underway in southeastern Washington. The project is being built by Qcells EPC, who will serve as the module manufacturer and the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) solution provider. Construction is scheduled through 2026, and commercial operation is expected at the end of next year.

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Energy South to Store Gas for Southern Co. Units

LCG, Aug. 4, 2000---Bay Gas Storage Co. Ltd. said yesterday it signed a 15-year contract with Southern C. Services Inc. to provide up to 3.2 million Btus of salt-dome natural gas storage for a handful of Southern Co. subsidiaries.

The Energy South Inc. subsidiary will provide storage for Alabama Power Co., Georgia Power Co., Gulf Power Co., Mississippi Power Co. and Savannah Electric & Power Co., all subsidiaries of The Southern Co.

"The Gulf Coast is experiencing a dramatic surge in development of natural gas-powered electricgenerating plants," said Greg Welch, Bay Gas marketing director. "This new contract will quadruple the amount of natural gas storage Bay Gas provides for Southern Co. subsidiaries."

John Davis, chief executive of Energy South, said his Bay Gas unit is in the right place. "We're at the crossroads between the increased natural gas production coming onshore in the central Gulf Coast, and the growing market for that gas in the Southeastern United States," he said.

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