KKR, TPG & TXU Corp. Announce IGCC Plans
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Jim Marston (512) 289-5293
“Over the past year we have held steady in our belief that Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) holds the most promise for future coal use in Texas. Today’s announcement that TXU has started the planning process and is investigating two IGCC plants with carbon capture and storage in Texas is another step in the right direction and directly contradicts the inaccurate claim that IGCC is not a feasible alternative here.
“The days of old, dirty fired coal plants are over. As America moves into a low-carbon future, this is a great example of the kind of technology we would like to see companies explore.”
###
With more than 3 million members, Environmental Defense Fund creates transformational solutions to the most serious environmental problems. To do so, EDF links science, economics, law, and innovative private-sector partnerships to turn solutions into action. edf.org
Latest press releases
-
Environmental groups back lawsuit against Department of Defense freeze on wind energy projects
June 18, 2026 -
New analysis: Senate Bill 730 forces North Carolinians to underwrite $128 million per year for Duke’s aging coal plants
June 15, 2026 -
Trump administration issues third mandate forcing Washington’s last coal plant to stay open longer, despite not running
June 15, 2026 -
EDF, allies file notice of intent to sue EPA in matter related to the Endangerment Finding
June 15, 2026 -
Arizona Legislature Adjourns with Significantly More Work to Do on Water and Energy
June 13, 2026 -
EPA again uses extreme and unlawful measures to ask Congress to undermine vital California protections against air pollution
June 12, 2026