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Fort Bend County has seen significant growth in the energy and energy transition sector, particularly in the renewable energy category.  The growth of solar farms on the west side of the county have found a home in Fort Bend because, in part, we have large tracts of available land parallel to energy transmission lines which supports the capture of clean energy and makes the transfer of that energy into the larger grid efficient. 

Fort Bend County has seen significant growth in the energy and energy transition sector, particularly in the renewable energy category.  The growth of solar farms on the west side of the county have found a home in Fort Bend because, in part, we have large tracts of available land parallel to energy transmission lines which supports the capture of clean energy and makes the transfer of that energy into the larger grid efficient. 

$1.15
Billion In CapEx In Solar Farm Projects
6K
Engineering/Oil&Gas Jobs
16K
Acres Of Renewable Energy
Featured Companies

Energy has always been important to the Greater Houston region, and Fort Bend has long had a significant energy presence with companies such as Schlumberger, Fluor Corporation, and Nalco (now Champion X) calling Fort Bend home.  

Acciona

Acciona's fourth renewable energy project in Texas, joining three wind farms in Cameron County.
Acciona

Acciona's fourth renewable energy project in Texas, joining three wind farms in Cameron County.

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Advanced Power

Leader in the movement for more efficient and more sustainable energy.
Advanced Power

Leader in the movement for more efficient and more sustainable energy.

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AP Solar

AP Solar is an innovative and full-service approach to solar development in the ERCOT power market.
AP Solar

AP Solar is an innovative and full-service approach to solar development in the ERCOT power market.

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Orsted

Ørsted, leading developer of wind/solar projects across the US, will construct, own and operate the Old 300 Solar Center.
Orsted

Ørsted, leading developer of wind/solar projects across the US, will construct, own and operate the Old 300 Solar Center.

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Braes Bayou Power Facility

A 288 MW natural gas-fired power generation facility that will provide electricity to the Texas grid during critical peak periods.
Braes Bayou Power Facility

A 288 MW natural gas-fired power generation facility that will provide electricity to the Texas grid during critical peak periods.

Fluor

Providing solutions to deliver safe, well‑executed, capital‑efficient engineering, procurement, and construction projects world-wide.
Fluor

Providing solutions to deliver safe, well‑executed, capital‑efficient engineering, procurement, and construction projects world-wide.

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Nalco

The global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services.
Nalco

The global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services.

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Schlumberger

The world's leading oilfield services provider. Solutions for reservoir characterization, drilling, production & processing.
Schlumberger

The world's leading oilfield services provider. Solutions for reservoir characterization, drilling, production & processing.

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Champion X

A global leader in oilfield chemical & fluid solutions, drilling & automation technology, and artificial lift solutions.
Champion X

A global leader in oilfield chemical & fluid solutions, drilling & automation technology, and artificial lift solutions.

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Braes Bayou Power Station Supports Renewable Energy

The Braes Bayou Power Station project in Fort Bend is a 288 MW natural gas-fired power generation facility that provides electricity to the Texas grid during critical peak periods. The power generating plant supports the growth of renewable solar and wind power sources. Learn More!

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Training the Workforce

Fort Bend County works closely with area universities and the private sector to build the workforce needed to support energy jobs needed today and in the future as the energy sector continues to transition.

Education
University of Houston
Petroleum & Engineering Program
Houston Community College
Process Operations
Texas State Technical College

Leader in the Traditional Energy Sector

As clean, renewable energy continues to expand, Fort Bend is well positioned to capture this market while at the same time, supporting the traditional energy sector that has called Fort Bend home for decades. 

Renewable energy and support industries find Fort Bend desirable due to our concentration of engineer and STEM related workforce talent, strategic location, access to large tracts of land, and aggressive business attraction program.

The NRG 633-megawatt natural gas-fueled power plant, Petra Nova, sits on 111 acres in West Fort Bend County. Petra Nova captures carbon dioxide, preventing it from entering the atmosphere, transports the CO2 through 81 miles of pipe to an oil field to recover oil. It is one of the largest carbon capture facilities in the world. The Fort Bend Industrial Development Corporation assisted in financing the project with America Recovery Bonds.

Working together with community stakeholders, Fort Bend County is leading the way in energy generation, transition, and storage.

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This profile includes workforce, wages, and cluster data provided by JobsEQ for the Energy sector in Fort Bend County.

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Educational Opportunities In Fort Bend

Leading the region with 49% of the residents earning a bachelor's degree or higher.

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