Arkansas cooperative begins plans to build a 900-MW gas plant in SPP footprint

The Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation recently announced it has started the process to bring a 900-MW natural gas-based generation plant online in northeast Texas by 2029. Construction of the facility, located in the Southwest Power Pool footprint, is slated to begin in summer 2026 as part of AECC’s plan to address wholesale generation needs. “SPP evaluates proposed new resources, such…The Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation recently announced it has started the process to bring a 900-MW natural gas-based generation plant online in northeast Texas by 2029. Construction of the facility, located in the Southwest Power Pool footprint, is slated to begin in summer 2026 as part of AECC’s plan to address wholesale generation needs. “SPP evaluates proposed new resources, such…Read More