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NextEra Energy Partners in 6.47 GW Texas Gas Project Supportive of Data Center Growth

Sep 30, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The project expands NEE's Texas generation footprint, aligns with data-center growth, and could bolster long-term earnings and grid-services optionality; however, near-term impact hinges on permitting, financing, and phased execution. Similar large-scale ventures historically provide multi-year earnings visibility but require time to monetize.

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Project Star, a $22+ billion energy campus in Encinal, TX, pairs NextEra Energy Resources with Related Companies to build 6.47 GW of natural gas generation backing a nearby 5 GW data center campus. The plan includes exporting excess power to ERCOT and creating thousands of jobs, with first resources potentially online in 2029 pending permits. This venture expands NEE's Texas footprint and could boost long-term cash flow if permits and financing align.

  • Project Star will generate 6.47 GW of natural gas power.
  • Backs an adjacent 5 GW private data center campus.
  • Initial resources online as early as 2029, subject to permitting.
  • NEE co-leads with Related Digital; ~8,400 peak construction jobs.
  • Long-term, ~170 permanent jobs and grid reliability benefits expected.

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