Sandow Lakes Energy Co, headquartered in Rockdale, Texas has outlined its plans to pursue the construction of a 1200 MW natural gas-fuelled power plant of an ultra-efficient design. The plant will be developed and owned by a Sandow Lakes subsidiary and will operate within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas. Construction is expected to begin in 2025, with the plant generating power by 2028.
Sandow Lakes has executed an agreement with Siemens Energy to reserve manufacturing slots for two SGT6-9000HL gas turbines. The SGT6-9000HL is considered to be one of the most technologically advanced turbines available, featuring excellent fuel efficiency, and with the capability of operating on hydrogen after only minor modifications.
"As Texas continues to grow, increasing the capacity and reliability of our power grid is critical. This Sandow Lakes plant will provide 1200 MW of dispatchable power … as Governor, I signed bipartisan laws to reform ERCOT and increase the reliability, resilience, and capability of our state grid.”
Sandow Lakes was formerly the site of a 1950s-era integrated industrial enterprise with 1200 MW of coal-based power generation. The legacy coal facilities and industrial facilities are in the process of being partially demolished and repurposed, paving the way for the more contemporary and progressive combined cycle power plant.
The residents of Lee and Milam counties and surrounding communities will benefit from the job creation driven by Sandow Lakes Ranch's master plan to development of this former industrial enterprise run by Alcoa for over 50 years.
Sandow Lakes Energy Company was formed for the purpose of developing, operating and investing in energy projects in Texas to support the Sandow Lakes property and the rapidly growing electricity demand within the state.
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