How many nuclear power plants are planned in Texas?

1, for 4 GW of nameplate capacity. These are generators developers have reported to EIA, not generators that exist.

What do the status letters mean?

EIA files each planned generator under a status: regulatory approvals pending, under construction at or below half complete, under construction more than half complete, construction complete but not yet in commercial operation, or planned but not yet started. Each row shows its own.

Do these projects always get built?

No. EIA keeps a separate Canceled or Postponed sheet, and projects move between the sheets month to month. This page is the Planned sheet for 2026-07 and nothing more.

Planned nuclear power plants in Texas

What EIA-860M's Planned sheet says is coming in Texas: 1 nuclear power plants totalling 4 GW, each with the in-service year its developer reported and the construction status EIA records. A planned project is not a built one.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Planned projects: 1; 4 generating units
Proposed capacity: 4 GW
Earliest in-service year: 2031
Latest in-service year: 2032

Map of planned nuclear power plants in Texas

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List of planned nuclear power plants in Texas

Planned nuclear power plants in Texas

Project Matador NuclearNuclear	Fermi Nuclear	Carson	4,468	4	2031	Planned for installation

Where they are in the build

Planned for installation1

Planned nuclear power plants in Texas: FAQ

How many nuclear power plants are planned in Texas?: 1, for 4 GW of nameplate capacity. These are generators developers have reported to EIA, not generators that exist.
What do the status letters mean?: EIA files each planned generator under a status: regulatory approvals pending, under construction at or below half complete, under construction more than half complete, construction complete but not yet in commercial operation, or planned but not yet started. Each row shows its own.
Do these projects always get built?: No. EIA keeps a separate Canceled or Postponed sheet, and projects move between the sheets month to month. This page is the Planned sheet for 2026-07 and nothing more.