Potential 135MW plant will be adjacent to a business park; will
produce power within minutes following sudden losses
SUGAR
LAND, Texas, May 22, 2024
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sugar Land, Texas, has approved a land lease to start the
process of building a $146M power
generation plant with an output capacity of at least 135 megawatts,
designed to restore lost power within minutes, regardless of
weather.
"We are committed to building a resilient
and dependable power infrastructure here in Sugar Land. This initiative not only ensures a
critical resource for our community but will make it easier to
attract premier business partners, fostering long-term economic
growth," said Mayor Joe
Zimmerman.
Facilitated by Sugar Land Economic Development and Tourism
(SLOEDT), the development will be located within an approximate
100-acre mixed-use business park at 1 Circle Drive, with direct
proximity to Highway 6 and Highway 90A.
"We must take action now to prevent the kind of devastating
impacts we've seen from various weather disasters, one example
being Winter Storm Uri in 2021,"
said Sugar Land Mayor Joe Zimmerman. "We are committed to building a
resilient and dependable power infrastructure here in Sugar Land. This initiative not only ensures a
critical resource for our community, but it will also make it
easier for us to attract premier business partners, fostering
long-term economic growth."
Once completed, the plant will use natural gas to provide
sustainable power to the Texas
grid. In the event of a grid failure, weather-resistant engines
will be able to restore power within five minutes. The plant will
provide electricity without relying on external grids, even during
a complete blackout.
"We plan to construct the plant with highly efficient engines
that are capable of producing power independently, even during
extremely low or high temperatures," said SLOEDT Assistant Director
Alba Penate-Johnson. "These aspects
align with the Electric Reliability Council of Texas goals (ERCOT), which operates
Texas's electrical grid."
Currently, project leaders are selecting development partners
who will enter into a long-term ground lease agreement once the
deal is facilitated. Construction partners and land use permits are
also being announced later this year. Upon completion, the power
plant is expected to bring various economic benefits, including new
jobs and increased revenues for the city.
About Sugar Land Economic Development and Tourism (SLOEDT)
The Sugar Land Office of Economic Development and Tourism (SLOEDT)
serves as Sugar Land, Texas's,
economic development organization. SLOEDT focuses on cultivating a
thriving business community, driving economic growth and enhancing
the quality of life within the region through industries including
life sciences, advanced manufacturing, business and professional
services and information technology. For more information, visit
http://www.sugarlandecodev.com.
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