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SpaceX is seeking regulatory approval to build a natural-gas power facility for its planned $24 billion artificial-intelligence computing complex in Texas. The application covers 35 natural gas turbines with a combined electricity generation capacity of 748 megawatts (MW). The project will be located in Starbase, where SpaceX operates its rocket launch facilities, and includes plans for the company to develop and operate both facilities. SpaceX plans dedicated power generation for its Texas computing facility
The proposed development would allow SpaceX to generate electricity independently rather than rely entirely on connections to Texas’s main power grid. This could help the company avoid delays associated with securing sufficient grid capacity for its computing operations. The Starbase City Commission is scheduled to consider a development agreement and proposed property tax incentives on December 9 2026. The company is also pursuing natural gas infrastructure in Texas and Florida to transport fuel for its Starship rocket program. According to Bloomberg , SpaceX is exploring another gas-fired power plant near Houston to supply electricity to Terafab, an AI semiconductor complex it plans to develop with Tesla. The 748 MW application adds another major natural gas generation project to SpaceX’s expanding infrastructure plans. However, the company will still need to satisfy applicable environmental and development requirements before proceeding with construction…