Entergy Corp to build a power plant of natgas/hydrogen in Texas

U.S. electric company Entergy Corp said it wants to build a power plant in Texas capable of burning a combination of natural gas and hydrogen. The company said it begun the process to seek approval to construct the Orange County Advanced Power Station, a 1,215-megawatt, dual fuel combined cycle power facility.

“The Orange County Advanced Power Station is a Texas project for Texas customers,” said Sallie Rainer, president and CEO of Entergy Texas in a statement. “The addition of this facility will continue our work to provide reliable, low-cost and clean energy in Southeast Texas and will provide more than $1.5 billion in net benefits to customers by reducing reliance on energy markets.”

The plant will be located near Bridge City, Texas will power 230,000 homes.