Power
Lower Colorado River Authority Completes Construction of $70 Million Texas Power Project
Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) (Austin, Texas) has completed construction and is in start-up testing of its $70 million, 180-megawatt...
Released Monday, June 29, 2009
Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--(MW) Bastrop County Peaking Station located near Winchester, Texas.
Construction of the project began in early 2008 and was completed this spring. LCRA anticipates full commercial operation of the new facility by mid-July. The project consists of constructing four dual-fueled 45-MW GE Energy LM 6000 SPRINT combustion turbines in a simple cycle peaking configuration. Once operational, the new project will be a welcome addition to help meet peak summer demands for LCRA customers.
The Industrial Company (Steamboat Springs, Colorado) provided the turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction services throughout the duration of the project.
View Plant Profile - 1072742
View Project Report - 01011418
Industrial Info Resources (IIR) is the leading provider of global market intelligence specializing in the industrial process, heavy manufacturing and energy related markets. For more than 26 years, Industrial Info has provided plant and project opportunity databases, market forecasts, high resolution maps, and daily industry news.
/news/article.jsp
false
Want More IIR News Intelligence?
Make us a Preferred Source on Google to see more of us when you search.
Add Us On GoogleAsk Us
Have a question for our staff?
Submit a question and one of our experts will be happy to assist you.
Forecasts & Analytical Solutions
Where global project and asset data meets advanced analytics for smarter market sizing and forecasting.
Learn MoreIndustrial Project Opportunity Database and Project Leads
Get access to verified capital and maintenance project leads to power your growth.
Learn MoreIndustry Intel
-
2026 Regional Chemical Processing OutlookOn-Demand Podcast / Mar. 2, 2026
-
From Data to Decisions: How IIR Energy Helps Navigate Market VolatilityOn-Demand Podcast / Nov. 18, 2025
-
Navigating the Hydrogen Horizon: Trends in Blue and Green EnergyOn-Demand Podcast / Nov. 3, 2025
-
ESG Trends & Challenges in Latin AmericaOn-Demand Podcast / Nov. 3, 2025
-
2025 European Transportation & Biofuels Spending OutlookOn-Demand Podcast / Oct. 27, 2025