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Texas Issues Largest Gas Power Permit
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Texas regulators this week issued the largest U.S. air pollution permit to Pacifico Energy’s planned 7.65 GW 'GW Ranch' gas power complex in Pecos County, the developers and permitting documents show. Global Energy Monitor data released Thursday show Texas added nearly 58 GW of gas power projects in 2025, much aimed to power data centers. The projects could emit millions of tons of greenhouse gases annually, raising major emissions and planning concerns.
Key Points
- 1Authorize 7.65 GW GW Ranch permit, the largest single power project in the United States.
- 2Document 58 GW growth in Texas gas projects during 2025, driven largely by data-center demand.
- 3Project emissions estimates up to 33 million tons CO2e per year, affecting regulators and planners.
Scoring Rationale
Strong industry-scale evidence and official permits drive high impact, constrained by regional focus and uncertain final project completion.
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