Solution
220 MW of Firm Power, Built Where Texas Needs It
Trans Permian Energy is developing a combined-cycle power facility in Pecos County, Texas, converting local natural gas into reliable, around-the-clock electricity with carbon capture integrated from the design stage.
Project Overview
The Project
The Trans Permian Energy project is a 220 MW combined-cycle power facility under development on approximately 1,000 owned acres in Pecos County, Texas, roughly 15 miles northeast of Fort Stockton, inside the ERCOT West Load Zone.
The facility converts locally produced natural gas into low-carbon hydrogen, then uses that hydrogen to generate electricity through a combined-cycle power island. Carbon dioxide released during hydrogen production is captured and directed to enhanced oil recovery in the Permian Basin rather than vented.
The design is deliberately phased. Phase 1 delivers 220 MW and is scalable toward 500 MW. The platform as a whole is engineered to grow beyond 1 GW across subsequent phases, on land and infrastructure already secured.
Location
Pecos County, Texas
Approximately 15 miles northeast of Fort Stockton
Market
ERCOT West Load Zone
Phase 1 capacity
220 MW
Scalability
Toward 500 MW in Phase 1
Beyond 1 GW across later phases
Generation
Combined cycle, hydrogen-capable
Hydrogen production
~138 tonnes per day
Blue hydrogen via natural gas reforming with integrated capture
Carbon capture
~1,130 tonnes of CO2/day
Directed to enhanced oil recovery
On-site renewable power
~24 MW
Integrated to support hydrogen production
Effective availability
~97%
Roughly 355 days per year
Effective availability
~97%
Roughly 355 days per year
Site
~1,000 owned acres
Water
Permit issued
For ~4.1 million gallons/day
Access
Hard-top county road
Fiber connectivity
Status
In development
Why This Project Is Different
Not a Conventional Gas Plant
Most new gas generation burns natural gas directly in a turbine. This facility does something different: it converts the gas into hydrogen first, captures the carbon released in that conversion, and then generates electricity by burning the hydrogen.
That extra step is the whole point. It is where the carbon comes out. In a conventional plant, carbon dioxide leaves through the exhaust stack diluted in a large volume of flue gas, which makes capture difficult and expensive. Capturing it during hydrogen production, where the CO2 stream is concentrated, is far more practical.
The result is generation that runs when it is called, at a carbon intensity fundamentally different from conventional gas-fired power, produced from the same abundant local fuel.
Each individual technology involved is commercially established. The combination of hydrogen reforming, carbon capture, and hydrogen-capable combined-cycle generation integrated into a single system has not been deployed in an inland Permian context.
Hydrogen Pathway
Natural gas converted to hydrogen before combustion, which is what makes practical carbon capture possible.
Integrated Carbon Capture
Approximately 1,130 tonnes of CO2 captured per day and directed to enhanced oil recovery in the Permian Basin.
Modern Combined Cycle
Two stages of generation from the same fuel, delivering higher efficiency than simple-cycle equipment.
Hydrogen-Capable Equipment
Generation designed for hydrogen from the outset rather than converted to it later.
Local Fuel Advantage
Permian natural gas priced at a discount to national benchmarks, delivering a durable dispatch advantage.
Alternative Behind-the-Meter Delivery
Firm power supplied directly to nearby load, independent of long-lead transmission buildout.
On-Site Renewable Integration
Approximately 24 MW of renewable power supporting hydrogen production and lowering carbon intensity.
Designed for Scale
A phased platform engineered to grow from 220 MW toward 1 GW and beyond.
A Platform, Not a Plant
By establishing core infrastructure during its initial 220 MW deployment, the project creates a scalable platform capable of rapidly adding future generation.
- Phased Development: Capacity added in stages, each building on infrastructure the previous phase established.
- Scalable Infrastructure: Water, road, fiber, and interconnection sized for growth beyond Phase 1.
- Land Already Secured: Approximately 1,000 owned acres, with expansion capacity on the existing site.
- Co-Located Development: A separate parcel of approximately 323 acres reserved for development alongside the generation.
- Adaptable Design: Hydrogen-capable equipment able to accommodate a changing fuel mix over the asset’s life.
Adaptable Design
Hydrogen-capable equipment able to accommodate a changing fuel mix over the asset’s life
1,000 Acres
OWNED LAND SUPPORTING PHASED EXPANSION
Why West Texas Matters
- Permian Basin Location: At the center of the most prolific oil and gas producing region in North America, inside the ERCOT West Load Zone.
- Abundant Local Fuel: Natural gas produced in the surrounding basin, priced at a discount to national benchmarks.
- Immediate Industrial Demand: Oilfield electrification and industrial operations generating load in the immediate area.
- A Structurally Short Market: ERCOT projects a Far West supply deficit on the order of 20.9 GW by 2030.
- Road and Utility Access: Hard-top county road access, fiber connectivity, and permitted water rights of approximately 4.1 million gallons per day.
- Transmission Tailwind: More than $60 billion of approved ERCOT transmission expansion reshaping regional connectivity.
- Room to Expand: Approximately 1,000 owned acres supporting phased growth on the existing site.
Supporting Texas’ Future
What This Project Delivers
Delivering firm, locally fueled power exactly where ERCOT needs it most provides industrial operators with immediate capacity while creating sustained jobs and tax revenue for Pecos County.
Reliable Electricity
Capacity available around the clock, on demand.
Energy Security
Domestic fuel converted to domestic power for domestic industry.
Industrial Growth
Reliable supply enabling manufacturing and oilfield expansion across the basin.
Economic Development
Construction investment and sustained demand for regional businesses.
Job Creation
Skilled construction trades during the build and permanent technical positions in operations.
Infrastructure Investment
Long-lived assets built to current standards in a growing region.
Development Timeline
Development Roadmap
Tracking the targeted milestones for the Trans Permian Energy project.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the project located?
In Pecos County, Texas, approximately 15 miles northeast of Fort Stockton, on roughly 1,000 owned acres inside the ERCOT West Load Zone.
How much electricity will it produce?
Phase 1 is designed for 220 MW, scalable toward 500 MW. The platform is engineered to grow beyond 1 GW across subsequent phases.
Why was this location selected?
Because the fuel, the demand, and the infrastructure are all there. The Permian Basin produces abundant natural gas at a discount to national benchmarks. Industrial and computing demand in the region is growing quickly. And the site holds secured land, permitted water rights, road access, and fiber connectivity.
What technologies are being used?
Natural gas reforming to produce low-carbon hydrogen, integrated carbon capture, and hydrogen-capable combined-cycle generation. Each is commercially established. The combination is what is new.
How will the project benefit Texas?
By adding capacity that runs on demand in the region where ERCOT projects the largest supply shortfall, and by doing it with local fuel delivered to local load, without waiting on long-lead transmission construction.
Can the project expand in the future?
Yes. The project was designed in phases specifically to allow it. Land, water rights, and site infrastructure were secured with expansion in mind.
What happens to the captured carbon dioxide?
Approximately 1,130 tonnes per day are captured and directed to enhanced oil recovery in the Permian Basin, where the CO2 is injected underground to produce additional domestic oil and remains in geologic storage.
The Right Energy Technology for West Texas
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