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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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El Paso Sells Coal and Natural Gas Assets

LCG, November 7, 2002-El Paso Corp. plans to sell over a half a billion dollars worth of assets.

El Paso, the continent's largest pipeline company, has announced the sale or future sale of some of its coal reserves, coal properties, and gas-related assets.

El Paso has said Natural Resource Partners L.P. intends to buy Coastal Coal's reserves in areas of West Virginia and Virginia for $69 million.

Westport Resources company plans to buy natural gas sources in Utah for $502 million. Uintah Basin and Ouray Fields have a combined total of over 1,000 wells, producing roughly 80 million cubic feet of gas per day.

Currently, El Paso Corporation is under scrutiny for allegedly restricting gas supply to California during the California energy crisis of 2000/2001.

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