Fort Worth Power Core Bastrop Gas Plant
506.38 MW generation in Bastrop, TX · In queue since May 2025 · Proposed COD September 2029
506.38 MW
Capacity
1
Components
Gas
1y 2m
In Queue
Facility Study
IA Phase
COD target: 2029
Total Duration
4y 4m
Interconnection request submitted to ISO/RTO
ERCOT uses a serial "connect and manage" approach — fastest among major ISOs.
Typical: 18–30 months (fastest major ISO)
Interconnection agreement not yet executed
Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)
Proposed COD: 2029-09-28
Proposed commercial operation date per ERCOT interconnection queue filing
sourceThe Fort Worth Power Core Bastrop Gas Plant is a proposed 506.38 MW gas-fired combined-cycle generation project located in Bastrop County, Texas. Developed by Fort Worth Power Core LLC, the project is listed in the ERCOT interconnection queue as entry ERCOT-26INR0560, with a queue entry date of May 27, 2025, and a proposed commercial operation date of September 28, 2029. The point of interconnection is Tap 345kV 7042 ZORN - 7040 AUSTROP.
This proposed project is linked to the existing Bastrop Energy Center (EIA plant ID 55168).
Generated from interconnection queue and public data sources
Realization risk before commercial operation — cluster-study clearance, IA timing, counterparty mix, and withdrawal probability vs cohort. The diligence view that determines whether this project is worth pursuing. Powered by InfraSure's development-stage modeling stack.
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State
TX
County
Bastrop
Grid Region
ERCOT (Texas)
Market
ISO/RTO Member
Developer
Fort Worth Power Core LLC
Utility
—
Entity
ERCOT
Service Type
—
Point of Interconnection
Tap 345kV 7042 ZORN - 7040 AUSTROP
Data Source
LBNL + Live
Composite operating-phase risk view — what this asset's risk profile would look like once it reaches commercial operation. Climate hazards across its operating life, expected generation variability, and offtake counterparty exposure, decomposed into a single decision-grade score. Powered by InfraRisk.
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Forward generation outlook — what this project would produce assuming it reaches commercial operation. Probabilistic ranges (P10/P50/P90) across weather, demand, and policy scenarios, conditioned on the proposed COD. Powered by InfraSure's generation modeling stack.
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Forward revenue, DSCR projection, and financing-close risk — conditioned on commercial operation. The bankability view that determines whether the deal clears its covenants once online. Powered by InfraSure's asset cashflow stack.
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- ISO / RTO
- ERCOT
- Trading Hub
- HB_SOUTH
- Hub Confidence
- HIGH
- Nearest Node (Estimated)
- BASTEN_CC1
- POI Substation
- Bastrop Energy Switchyard
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.
Forward forecasts, scenario decomposition, and risk-decision tooling for this queue project.
