As Texas faces rising energy demand, utilities must balance the need for dispatchable power with emission reduction goals. This case study proposes a 400 MW natural gas peaking plant paired with a green hydrogen facility in West Texas, utilizing solar and wind power to generate hydrogen. By injecting hydrogen into the existing natural gas infrastructure, this approach offers a cost-effective pathway to carbon-neutral energy.

The presentation will explore the project’s economics, including the levelized cost of energy, and highlight key challenges and opportunities for large-scale green hydrogen adoption.