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New power plant to bring more energy to West Texas
Summary by Magnolia News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Steven Ardary , as published by FOX 26 Houston (KRIV)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The expansion is taking place at Vistra's Permian Basin Power Plant, which is located in Ward County.
A new power plant is being developed to increase energy supply in West Texas. The project involves adding two natural gas units to an existing facility. The expansion is taking place at Vistra's Permian Basin Power Plant, which is located in Ward County.
This development is expected to generate a substantial amount of energy. The new units will create 860 megawatts of energy, although further details about the project are not available here. For more information, readers can refer to the source, FOX 26 Houston (KRIV).
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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