Entergy Texas proposes new power plants to support rapid growth in SETX

Southeast Texas is experiencing extraordinary economic and population growth, leading to a significant rise in electricity demand and the urgent need for Entergy Texas to add 40% more generation capacity to its power grid in four years.

Entergy Texas announces strategic plan to keep SETX a STEP Ahead of growing energy needs

Texas is one of the fastest-growing states in the nation, with a population that is projected to reach 40 million by 2050.

New substation on Bolivar Peninsula will improve service reliability

Bolivar Peninsula residents will soon benefit from a new distribution substation located near Surfside Drive, which is close to the Big Store on Hwy 87 in the Crystal Beach community.

Phelan thanks committee for report on protecting LNG exports

May 13, Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan thanked the House Select Committee on Protecting Texas LNG Exports for submitting an interim report in response to President Joe Biden’s pause on approvals of new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export projects.

Stellar Bancorp, Inc. named third best performing U.S. public bank

In March, S&P Global Market Intelligence released its annual rankings for 2023’s top performing U.S. public banks with more than $10 billion in total assets. Stellar Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for Stellar Bank, was ranked third among the 100 banks in the analysis.

BASF TotalEnergies Petrochemicals installs STEAM Lab in Port Acres Elementary School

BASF TotalEnergies Petrochemicals, Inc. (BTP) in Port Arthur has invested $20,000 to help students at Port Acres Elementary School in the Port Arthur ISD connect with science.

ISTC becomes Transportation Worker Identification Credential provider

The Industrial Safety Training Council (ISTC) announced they have been approved to become the Southeast Texas region’s newest Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) office and will open its doors on May 2, serving the community Monday to Friday with hours of operations from 8 a.m.

Abbott requests SBA Disaster Declaration for East Texas severe storms, flooding

Gov. Greg Abbott announced April 29 that he has requested a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for Texas communities affected by severe storms and flooding that began on April 8.

Entergy Texas hosts inaugural Southeast Texas Energy Leadership Summit

It’s no secret that Texas is growing...and growing fast. In just one year, nearly half a million people relocated to the Lone Star State. The significant population boost means there is now a significant need for more power, as electricity is an essential part of our everyday lives.