NextEra Energy and Comstock Resources to lead $16 billion gas-fired power hub in Anderson County under US-Japan trade accord

The US Department of Commerce has designated Anderson County, Texas, as the site for a $16 billion natural gas power hub. Developed through a partnership between NextEra Energy and Comstock Resources, the 5.2 GW facility is part of a major bilateral trade agreement designed to power industrial growth while protecting consumer utility rates.

According to official disclosures, the United States Department of Commerce has selected Anderson County, Texas, to host a new $16 billion natural gas-fired power generation hub. The project is a primary component of Japan’s $550 billion investment commitment under a bilateral trade agreement. NextEra Energy, a premier developer of North American energy infrastructure, will build and operate the facility, while Comstock Resources, an independent natural gas producer operating in the Haynesville Shale, will provide the fuel supply.

The 5.2 GW facility is engineered to support up to 5 GW of large-load demand, with gas consumption estimated to reach 1 billion cubic feet per day by 2031. This development is strategically positioned within the ERCOT market to leverage existing transmission infrastructure at Bethel, Texas. By utilizing Comstock’s abundant local reserves, the hub will provide the dispatchable power required to sustain high-intensity sectors such as advanced manufacturing and large-scale data centers. For regional stakeholders, the project introduces a critical policy framework that matches new industrial electricity demand with dedicated generating resources.

This structure is intended to prevent the increased load from causing price spikes for residential consumers. For investors, the venture represents a significant expansion of foreign direct investment in US energy markets, highlighting the continued reliance on natural gas to provide grid stability for the burgeoning tech and manufacturing corridors in the Southern United States.