Bastrop Peaking Generators (TEF-Due Diligence) (ERCOT-26INR0261) — Project Summary

Queue ID
ERCOT-26INR0261
Capacity
1104 MW
Technology
Gas
Status
active
Location
Bastrop, TX
Region
ERCOT
Developer
MPH Bastrop Peakers, LLC
IA Status
IA Executed

Bastrop Peaking Generators (TEF-Due Diligence)

ERCOT-26INR0261BetaActiveGasERCOTLBNL + Live

1,104 MW generation in Bastrop, TX · In queue since February 2024 · Proposed COD December 2027

BA: ERCOISO/RTO: ERCOTNERC: TRERC: ERCOT

1,104 MW

Capacity

1

Components

Gas

2y 5m

In Queue

IA Executed

IA Phase

Signed Dec 2025

Interconnection

Queue → IA

1y 10m

IA → COD

2 years

Total Duration

1y 10m

Construction75%
Queue EntryFeb 2, 2024

Interconnection request submitted to ISO/RTO

Interconnection Study

ERCOT uses a serial "connect and manage" approach — fastest among major ISOs.

Typical: 18–30 months (fastest major ISO)

Interconnection AgreementDec 19, 2025

Interconnection agreement executed — binding commitment to build

Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)

ConstructionCurrent

Project under construction

Typical: 24–48 months

Commercial Operation

Proposed COD: 2027-12-07

Cross-source intelligence
Beta
Medium confidence·4 sources·as of 2026-06-01
Expected COD
2027-12-07
From queue filing
Developer
MPH Bastrop Peakers, LLC
From queue filing
Status
Active
Active — Texas Energy Fund loan application denied April 2025, project remains in ERCOT queue with IA executed December 2025
Financing
Cancelled
Texas Energy Fund loan application denied April 2025 per PUCT decision
Key milestones
Financing closeApr 2025

Texas Energy Fund loan application denied by PUCT

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IA executedDec 19, 2025

Interconnection Agreement executed with ERCOT

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COD targetDec 7, 2027Most recent

Proposed commercial operation date per ERCOT queue filing

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About

The Bastrop Peaking Generators (TEF-Due Diligence) project is a proposed 1104 MW gas-fired generation project located in Bastrop County, Texas. Developed by MPH Bastrop Peakers, LLC, the project is currently active in the ERCOT interconnection queue as entry ERCOT-26INR0261, with a queue entry date of February 2, 2024. The proposed commercial operation date is December 7, 2027. The project's interconnection status is currently in the Facility Study phase.

The proposed project consists of 1104 MW of gas-fired generation capacity. Recent news coverage indicates activity related to deals and regulatory matters concerning the project.

Generated from interconnection queue and public data sources

Development Risk

Realization risk from now to commercial operation — financing close, EPC and tax-equity counterparty mix, and COD probability vs the proposed date. The diligence view that determines whether the deal actually closes. Powered by InfraSure's development-stage modeling stack.

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P(COD by stated date)
Financing close probability
EPC + tax-equity counterparty
Project Details

State

TX

County

Bastrop

Grid Region

ERCOT (Texas)

Market

ISO/RTO Member

Developer

MPH Bastrop Peakers, LLC

Utility

Entity

ERCOT

Service Type

Point of Interconnection

7048 L_GARFIE5_1Y 345kV

Data Source

LBNL + Live

AgencyTexasHouston Chronicle · 2025-04-16
RulingDenialHouston Chronicle · 2025-04-16
Risk Analytics

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Climate hazards (8+)
Generation variability (P10/P50/P90)
Offtake + transmission counterparty
Generation Forecast

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10-year P50 forecast
First-year output estimate
Weather + policy scenarios
Financial Forecast

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10-year revenue projection
First-year DSCR
Financing close risk
Market Context
Approximate
ISO / RTO
ERCOT
Trading Hub
HB_NORTH
Hub Confidence
LOW

This project's market context is estimated from its Point of Interconnection. Hub and node assignments are approximate and based on geographic inference from the POI substation name.

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