ORANGE, Texas – Construction on Entergy Texas’ Orange County Advanced Power Station, also referred to as OCAPS, is entering its final phase, marking a major milestone in the delivery of affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy for Southeast Texas. 

Construction is now more than 80% complete and the overall project has reached 90% completion, keeping OCAPS on schedule to begin serving customers in the summer of 2026. 

“We’re incredibly excited to see this project entering its final stretch,” said Keith Pollock, project director. “Our team has worked diligently to keep construction on track, and we’re proud of the progress being made every day. As we move into the last phase, we’re focused on safely delivering a facility that will serve this region for decades.” 

Once operational, the Orange County Advanced Power Station will generate approximately 1,215 megawatts of power, producing enough energy to power the equivalent of 230,000 homes. The facility will also support economic growth across Southeast Texas while helping reduce emissions through modern, fuel-efficient technology. 

“This facility is a cornerstone of our strategy to modernize our infrastructure and provide reliable and more sustainable power,” said Jim Malain, Entergy Texas customer service manager. “Its fuel efficiency will generate more than $1 billion in savings for our customers during its lifetime, making a real difference in the communities we serve.” 

To learn more on OCAPS’ progress visit entergytexas.com/powerstexas.

About Entergy Texas  

Entergy Texas provides electricity to approximately 524,000 customers in 27 counties. Entergy Texas is a subsidiary of Entergy Corporation. Entergy produces, transmits and distributes electricity to power life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Its customers are connected to the Midcontinent Independent System Operator Inc. power grid, which is a regional transmission organization responsible for administering the transmission systems of member utilities in 15 states stretching across the central region of the United States and Manitoba, Canada. We’re investing for growth and improved reliability and resilience of our energy system while working to keep energy rates affordable for our customers. We’re also investing in cleaner energy generation like modern natural gas, nuclear and renewable energy. A nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship, Entergy delivers more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to the communities we serve through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. Learn more at entergytexas.com and connect with @EntergyTX on social media.

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