Bluebonnet
BrownfieldHouston, Harris, Texas · TX LFG Energy, LP
Bluebonnet is a natural gas plant in Houston, Harris, Texas, retired 2016-04-01. Retired generation sites are among the most attractive datacenter redevelopment targets: the existing interconnection was sized for roughly 4 MW of generation, so the grid hookup, transmission rights, and often cooling-water access are already in place — collapsing the speed-to-power timeline versus a greenfield build.
Former use & capacity
Grid hookup & remediation
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites near Bluebonnet, ranked by DC Readiness.
| Site | Type | State | County | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park Plant | Brownfield | TX | Harris County | 138 kV | 111 MW | 3.4 yrs | 68.0 |
| BELLAIRE | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Harris County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.7 yrs | 66.2 |
| NORTH BELT | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Harris County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.7 yrs | 66.2 |
| ADDICKS | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Harris County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.7 yrs | 66.0 |
| ROTHWOOD | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Montgomery County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.7 yrs | 65.9 |
| HILLCROFT | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Harris County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.7 yrs | 65.8 |
| OAK RIDGE | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Montgomery County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.7 yrs | 65.8 |
| EC Near T H Wharton | Greenfield | TX | Harris | — | — | 3.4 yrs | 65.5 |
Nearby internet exchanges
- Databank Houston West (HOU1) (HOU2)Houston, TX · 33 networks
- Netrality Houston - 1301 FanninHouston, TX · 29 networks
- TRG Datacenters Houston (HOU1) (HOU2)Spring, TX · 17 networks
- Digital Realty HOU (12001 North Freeway)Houston, TX · 14 networks
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Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
Brownfield attributes are derived from EIA retired-generator and EPA public data. Existing capacity reflects the retired plant's historical nameplate, not deliverable interconnection for a new load. Confirm reusable interconnection rights, remediation status, and site availability with the utility, ISO, and current owner.
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