Orange County Advanced Power Station – Entergy We power life. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 17:01:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 /wp-content/uploads/2024/06/cropped-FavIcon-32x32.png Orange County Advanced Power Station – Entergy 32 32 Entergy Texas receives approval to build a cleaner, more reliable power station in Southeast Texas /news/entergy-texas-receives-approval-build-cleaner-more-reliable-power-station-in-southeast-texas Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:32:00 +0000 /blog-post/entergy-texas-receives-approval-build-cleaner-more-reliable-power-station-in-southeast-texas/ BRIDGE CITY, Texas – The Public Utility Commission of Texas recently approved Entergy Texas’ proposal to build the Orange County Advanced Power Station, a 1,215-megawatt combined cycle power facility that will be located near Bridge City.

Located in one of the largest industrial regions in the nation, the plant will serve as the foundation to power and enable growth in Southeast Texas. The construction of this facility will ensure the region continues to have modern, reliable infrastructure well into the future by replacing end-of-life legacy gas generation with new, modern, and efficient generation capable of powering more than 230,000 homes.

The plant is expected to realize over $100 million in fuel savings the first year and provide well over a billion dollars in net benefits to customers over its life. OCAPS will provide critical power to Southeast Texas with a significantly lower emissions rate than the legacy generation it replaces.

“We are excited to reach this significant milestone for OCAPS,” said Eliecer Viamontes, president and CEO of Entergy Texas. “The facility will power communities for years to come and continue our mission of providing cleaner, more reliable, and lower-cost energy for Southeast Texas. The Public Utility Commission’s decision also preserves the opportunity for Entergy Texas to unlock the plant’s ability to co-fire hydrogen in the near future, which supports the plant’s long-term viability and benefits customers.”

Hydrogen can be deployed alongside natural gas to produce energy reliably when needed and further reduce emissions when utilizing less carbon-intensive hydrogen.

OCAPS is the latest step in Entergy Texas’ efforts to invest in the communities we serve to create jobs and drive sustainable economic development. An outside analysis conducted by TXP, Inc. determined that construction of OCAPS will create nearly $1.8 billion in total economic activity in Southeast Texas. Construction of the facility will result in more than 7,000 direct jobs and approximately 27 permanent jobs once operational. Entergy Texas is committed to working with local vendors to maximize the economic impact to the community.¬†

Construction is expected to start in 2023 with a completion date in 2026.

Stay updated on the progress of OCAPS at www.entergypowerstexas.com.

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Hydrogen energy & Southeast Texas: Why here, why now? /blog/hydrogen-energy-southeast-texas-why-here-why-now Fri, 02 Sep 2022 19:27:00 +0000 /hydrogen-energy-southeast-texas-why-here-why-now Companies across all industries are seeking to reduce emissions and associated costs from operations, and the power industry is no different. When it comes to generating clean energy, utilities have traditionally looked to renewable and nuclear resources; however, hydrogen is a viable option for renewable energy storage and reliable, clean power generation.

Demand for the nonpolluting element has tripled since 1975, and development of low-to-zero carbon hydrogen production continues to grow across the world to support the decarbonization goals of countries and companies. Closer to home, there have been recent developments in funding opportunities to incentivize clean energy production, making alternative fuel sources more competitive against traditional fuel sources.

Southeast Texas is well positioned to play a key role in the growing low-to-zero carbon hydrogen industry, as we are in the heart of hydrogen producers, extensive hydrogen pipeline delivery infrastructure, hydrogen storage capability and industrial customers. In fact, one of the largest green hydrogen plants in North America will soon call the Beaumont area home. Our region is full of companies that are leaders in energy technology integration, deployment, operation and maintenance. As a result, our service area already has a workforce with the skillset to become a leader in clean hydrogen innovation. Now is the time to leverage these strengths to ensure Southeast Texas not only maintains but enhances its position as a worldwide leader in the energy industry.

To help produce sustainable, low-cost and reliable energy to the ever-growing Southeast Texas population, Entergy Texas is working to bring the Orange County Advanced Power Station to Bridge City. OCAPS will have the initial capability to use up to 30% hydrogen by volume along with natural gas to generate power. Hydrogen produces zero carbon emissions when utilized as the fuel source for electric generation. The dual-fuel plant will provide enough electrical energy to power over 230,000 residential homes across Southeast Texas.

As soon as it is placed in service, OCAPS’ dual fuel capability to use hydrogen as an additional fuel source will provide immediate reliability benefits to Texans in the event the delivery of natural gas is constrained, as it was during Winter Storm Uri. In addition, Entergy Texas views hydrogen as a form of long-duration storage for renewable energy. When renewable resources produce energy at the time it’s needed, they can provide power directly. At the same time, when renewable resources are coupled with electrolysis, and hydrogen storage, they can generate clean hydrogen that can be used to fuel dispatchable power plants whenever needed. In other words, hydrogen is a way to convert intermittent renewables into clean, on-demand power that is available when Texans need it most.

The OCAPS facility will not only modernize the generation fleet but help drive economic development and benefit the communities we serve. An outside analysis determined the construction of OCAPS will create nearly $1.8 billion in total economic activity in Southeast Texas, leading to more than 7,000 jobs during construction. OCAPS will be replacing old, less fuel-efficient generation resources and is projected to save customers approximately $109 million in fuel costs during its first full year of operation alone. In addition to providing reliable and affordable power, OCAPS’ hydrogen capabilities will help meet our customers’ evolving sustainable energy needs as the nation moves further toward a low-carbon economy. For example, Entergy Texas recently entered into an agreement with Sempra Infrastructure to develop a renewable electricity plan to provide efficient, resilient, and sustainable power to Sempra’s facilities in Southeast Texas.

Southeast Texas is growing at a rapid pace, and the time to continue to invest in hydrogen and power that growth is now. Texas residents deserve reliable power, and OCAPS generates that power right here in Texas. The OCAPS project reduces reliance on power imported from other states and helps ensure the region has access to modern and efficient generation. Entergy Texas is committed to making investments that support a resilient electric system and provide reliable, affordable, and sustainable power to our customers for generations to come.

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Powering the Future Through Local Businesses /blog/powering-future-through-local-businesses Sat, 20 Nov 2021 01:32:00 +0000 /powering-future-through-local-businesses Powering southeast Texas goes beyond just providing power to our customers. For Entergy Texas, that means when we build projects to serve customers, we want to invest in local and diverse suppliers as much as possible. By investing locally in these projects, we create a multiplier effect for our communities – we improve how we serve customers, while also driving increased economic activity. 

Pending approval by the Public Utility Commission, the Orange County Advanced Power Station is a 1,215-megawatt, combined cycle power facility. The plant will be located near Bridge City, Texas and will be capable of powering more than 230,000 homes and use a combination of natural gas and hydrogen. 

According to an from TXP Inc., the project will generate $1.8 billion in economic activity across Texas and create thousands of jobs across Texas. The project will create approximately 600 onsite construction jobs and 25 permanent jobs.

To ensure we are working closely with local and diverse suppliers, Entergy Texas and TIC, Entergy’s project team, held a supplier information session for local and diverse vendors interested in opportunities related to the construction of the Orange County Advanced Power Station.

Vendors from across Texas and the broader Gulf Coast region had the opportunity to learn about the project, the suppliers needed and how to become a TIC vendor. Opportunities range from janitorial services to engineering.

Interested vendors should visit Entergy’s Doing Business with Entergy site for details on becoming a prequalified Entergy vendor for goods and services. Those interested in applying for jobs on the project should go to Contact Us page on the project site.

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Entergy Texas Plans New Generation Facility To Power Southeast Texas /news/entergy-texas-plans-new-generation-facility-power-southeast-texas Fri, 30 Jul 2021 03:44:00 +0000 /blog-post/entergy-texas-plans-new-generation-facility-power-southeast-texas/ Orange County Advanced Power Station will provide reliable, low-cost power for Texans

BEAUMONT, Texas – As part of its plan to meet growing demand across Southeast Texas and modernize its generation fleet, Entergy Texas, Inc. has begun the process to seek approval to construct the Orange County Advanced Power Station, a 1,215-megawatt, dual fuel combined cycle power facility. The plant will be located near Bridge City, Texas and will be capable of powering more than 230,000 homes and use a combination of natural gas and hydrogen. Hydrogen produces zero carbon emissions as a fuel source for electric generation.¬†

“The Orange County Advanced Power Station is a Texas project for Texas customers,” said Sallie Rainer, president and CEO of Entergy Texas. “The addition of this facility will continue our work to provide reliable, low-cost and clean energy in Southeast Texas and will provide more than $1.5 billion in net benefits to customers by reducing reliance on energy markets.”

An outside economic impact analysis by TXP, Inc. found that the construction and operation of the Orange County Advanced Power Station will play a major role in creating jobs and driving increased economic activity. Estimates indicate that construction will provide more than 7,000 direct jobs in Texas and nearly $1.8 billion in economic activity for the regional economy. Once operational, the plant will provide approximately 27 permanent direct jobs in Texas.

In addition to meeting current customer needs across Southeast Texas, the Orange County Advanced Power Station will be built with a focus on long-term sustainability in an economy where many stakeholders and customers are focused increasingly on decarbonization. The plant’s ability to be powered by hydrogen, which emits no carbon dioxide, supports its long-term viability for customers and the Southeast Texas community. Hydrogen is widely used today in industrial processes, including by a number of Entergy Texas’s large industrial customers. The fuel can be stored nearby in facilities such as in Entergy Texas’s Spindletop storage facility and can be deployed alongside natural gas to produce lower emissions energy reliably when needed, including working in hours when intermittent renewable resources do not generate power.¬†

“Southeast Texas is well-positioned to play a key role in the transition to increased use of hydrogen in electric generation,” said Rainer. “Our region is home to hydrogen producers, pipelines, storage and industrial users. We look forward to working with industry partners on the role the Orange County Advanced Power Station will play in providing reliable power while also meeting the sustainability needs of our customers and communities, and also to establish Southeast Texas as a global hub for hydrogen production and consumption.”

Within the coming months, Entergy Texas intends to file a request for approval to construct the Orange County Advanced Power Station with the Public Utility Commission of Texas. If the Public Utility Commission approves Entergy Texas’s application, construction will begin in the second quarter of 2023. Entergy Texas expects the plant to be in service by summer 2026.

About Entergy Texas

Entergy Texas, Inc. provides electricity to approximately 473,000 customers in 27 counties. Entergy Texas is a subsidiary of şÚÁĎłÔąĎÍř, an integrated energy company engaged in electric power production, transmission and retail distribution operations. Entergy delivers electricity to 3 million utility customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Entergy owns and operates one of the cleanest large-scale U.S. power generating fleets with approximately 30,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity, including 7,000 megawatts of nuclear power. Headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, Entergy has annual revenues of $10 billion and approximately 12,500 employees. Learn more at entergy.com and follow @Entergy on social media.

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