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Data center developers in Texas plan massive new gas power projects
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Dylan Baddour, Inside Climate News , as published by San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· August 29, 2026
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Key points A specific power plant in Pecos County, Texas, has received a notable air pollution permit, reportedly the largest in the country this year. Developers are planning large gas power projects.
Developers are planning large gas power projects. These projects are intended to support data centers. A nonprofit organization has released data on the plans. The data shows that the largest projects are for this specific purpose.
Further information is available from the source, including details on the number of projects and their intended use.
A specific power plant in Pecos County, Texas, has received a notable air pollution permit, reportedly the largest in the country this year.
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Published: August 29, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
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