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Texas Approves 7.65 GW Power Plant Amid Environmental Concerns

2/2/2026

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Pacifico Energy plans the GW Ranch, a large complex of gas power plants and data centers in Pecos County, Texas.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) approved the project, which would have a capacity of 7.65 gigawatts.
The development aims to meet rising data center energy demand while minimizing electricity costs.
However, it could release more than 33 million tons of greenhouse gases annually, raising environmental concerns.

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Pacifico Energy plans the GW Ranch, a large complex of gas power plants and data centers in Pecos County, Texas.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) approved the project, which would have a capacity of 7.65 gigawatts.
The development aims to meet rising data center energy demand while minimizing electricity costs.
However, it could release more than 33 million tons of greenhouse gases annually, raising environmental concerns.