Milepost Power is an experienced owner and operator of power plants across the US with over 30 years of experience in the power sector. We maintain a strong environmental compliance and safety record, currently owning and operating approximately 3,600 MW of natural gas power plants throughout the United States.
In Texas, we operate two natural gas power plants providing flexible, dependable power: the 617 MW Bastrop Energy Center in Cedar Creek and the 266 MW Paris Energy Center in Paris. Our existing Bastrop facility has received the best possible environmental compliance rating from TCEQ(Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) and has had no lost time safety incidents for almost 20 years.
The Bastrop Peaking Center project builds on this proven track record, answering the call of Texans, legislators, and Gov. Greg Abbott for more dispatchable power plants to fuel Texas’ unprecedented growth.
500 construction jobs during build phase
27 permanent, well-paying jobs at the site once operational
Substantial additional property tax revenue (existing plant already pays almost $2 million annually)
Support for major local business growth including Samsung, Tesla, and LS Electric
Enhanced energy security enabling continued economic development
Prevents future blackouts like Winter Storm Uri in February 2021 (246 deaths, $195 billion damage)
Reliable, fast-start power during peak demand periods in any weather conditions
Built to withstand hottest summer days and coldest, icy winter days
Grid stability supporting renewable energy integration while providing reliable dispatchable power
Emergency response capability during extreme weather outages
Supports Texas' 74% projected electricity demand growth from 2024-2030
Nearly 20 years with no lost time safety incidents at existing Bastrop Peaking Center
Comprehensive safety protocols for all operations
Regular training for all personnel
Emergency response planning with local authorities
Continuous monitoring of all critical systems
Cold weather prepared with wind blocks, heaters, and insulation
Hot weather prepared with evaporative cooling and radiators
Buffer zones maintained around facilities reduce visual and noise impact to local community
Emergency coordination with local first responders
Regular safety audits and inspections
Public safety communication plans
We pledge to maintain the highest standards of:
Environmental stewardship
Regulatory compliance
Community engagement
Operational transparency
Public Documents: All permit applications and environmental assessments are available through the TCEQ public records system.
Questions? Email us at: contact@bastroppeakingcenter.com
