Texas Approves Largest Power Project

The United States — Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has issued the largest air pollution permit in the United States to Pacifico Energy for its 7.65 gigawatt GW Ranch in Pecos County. This project, which includes gas power plants and data centers, is part of a larger trend making United States — Texas a global hub for gas power buildout, with nearly 58 GW of generation capacity added in 2025. Other companies like Fermi America and Chevron Corporation are also planning massive gas power plants to supply data centers and artificial intelligence operations in West United States — Texas. These developments are projected to significantly increase air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, with Pacifico Energy's GW Ranch alone authorized to release up to 33 million tons of greenhouse gases annually, equivalent to nearly 5 percent of Canada's total. Environmental groups and local communities, such as Move the Gas Plant, have raised concerns and requested hearings, but these have been denied by the United States — Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, leading to ongoing construction despite opposition.