Wharton County Energy Center

Wharton County Energy Center is located on a 60-acre site near the City of Wharton in Wharton County, Texas, approximately 50 miles southwest of Houston off Highway 59.

The site offers significant infrastructure advantages including proximity to major natural gas pipelines and direct access to the regional electricity transmission network. The project will interconnect with CenterPoint Energy’s transmission system between the Wharton and Hungerford substations.

The location eliminates the need for new rights-of-way for gas, water, or electricity infrastructure, reducing development costs and accelerating construction timelines.

Wharton County Energy Center is strategically positioned to support the growing electricity demand from the northern portion of ERCOT’s South zone, one of the largest and fastest-growing energy markets in the United States.

Houston serves as a major load center where flexible peaking capacity is increasingly required to balance intermittent renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. As renewable generation expands, dispatchable natural gas facilities play a critical role in maintaining grid reliability and stability.

The project also benefits from proximity to major natural gas pricing hubs including the Houston Ship Channel and the Tres Palacios gas storage system enabling access to abundant and low-cost fuel supply. Combined with anticipated regional demand growth driven by data centers, industrial electrification, and emerging energy technologies, the project represents a strong long-term infrastructure investment opportunity.