⚛ Nuclear Power Plants in Texas
Texas operates 2 nuclear power plants totaling 5,139 MW of nameplate capacity. Annual generation: 40.7M MWh.
Nuclear plants generate carbon-free baseload electricity by fissioning uranium fuel inside a reactor. They run nearly around-the-clock — typical capacity factors above 90% — and a single facility can power millions of homes. Spent fuel is stored on-site in dry casks. NRC oversees safety; emergency planning zones extend 10 miles from the reactor.
Plants2operating
Capacity5,138 MWnameplate
Generation40.7M MWhannual
All Texas nuclear plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Texas Project | Wadsworth | Matagorda County | 2,709 MW | Stp Nuclear Operating Co |
| Comanche Peak | Glen Rose | Somervell County | 2,430 MW | Luminant Generation Company Llc |