East Texas Gas Storage Facility Begins Operations, Strengthening Texas Energy Grid
(P&GJ) — Trinity Gas Storage has started operations at its 24 Bcf gas storage facility in Anderson County, East Texas. This marks the first new greenfield gas storage facility in Texas in over a decade and aims to address supply and reliability issues exposed during Winter Storm Uri.
The facility reached operational status just 16 months after the final investment decision, highlighting Trinity's efficiency in development and construction. Strategically located to support Texas' growing energy demands, including those from AI and data centers, the facility is designed to enhance the state's energy resilience.
Trinity has secured contracts with a range of customers, including power generators, producers, utilities, and traders, many with LNG exposure. Due to high demand, the company plans to expand capacity, with Phase II expected by mid-2026.
"The opening of the facility marks a significant achievement for Texas' energy security and electrical reliability," said Trinity CEO Jim Goetz. "The overwhelming support from both our investors and our customers highlights the vital role this facility plays in providing secure and reliable services to Texas' gas market."
The project was backed by Transition Equity Partners (TEP) alongside other investors, including Pan Capital Management, Rice Investment Group, and SailingStone Capital Partners. TEP Managing Partner Pat Eilers noted the importance of the project:
"Adding roughly ten percent of new gas storage supply to ERCOT is consistent with TEP's 'Responsible Decarbonization™' strategy, ensuring energy availability, affordability, reliability, and security, alongside decarbonization benefits."
The Trinity facility is well-connected to existing pipeline infrastructure and serves as a critical resource for balancing supply and demand during peak electricity periods. Its role in bolstering the ERCOT grid positions Texas as a leader in meeting the energy demands of a rapidly evolving landscape.
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