Energy

Rio Grande LNG adds $6M in new buildings at Port of Brownsville 

July 29, 2026 • 2 min read

The latest state filings include a security building, laboratory, fire truck station, chemical storage facility, and other operational structures.... Read more »

Reynosa’s strained power grid is raising costs for businesses and threatening investment

July 27, 2026 • 5 min read

Business leaders estimate a citywide power outage could cost Reynosa’s commerce and services sector more than $305,000 per hour.... Read more »

Harlingen mayor withdraws 2025 letter backing proposed data center after it resurfaces online

July 16, 2026 • 5 min read

Harlingen Mayor Norma Sepulveda withdrew a 2025 letter supporting a proposed Cameron County data center, saying she signed it without... Read more »

Second LNG export terminal at Port of Brownsville takes major step toward construction 

July 4, 2026 • 5 min read

Texas LNG has begun engineering work and long-lead equipment purchases for its proposed $4 billion export terminal ahead of its... Read more »

Massive data center planned near Harlingen may use drinking water — officials hope it never comes to that

June 28, 2026 • 10 min read

The contract tied to Eneus Energy prioritizes reclaimed water, but it includes a backup provision for drinking water that is... Read more »

SpaceX is planning a new gas pipeline across the Brownsville Ship Channel. Here’s what we know 

June 23, 2026 • 4 min read

The proposed pipeline comes as SpaceX advances plans for new fuel infrastructure at Starbase, including facilities for LNG, methane production,... Read more »

For manufacturers eyeing Reynosa, power has become the dealmaker

June 14, 2026 • 4 min read

Industrial developers say manufacturers now ask about electrical capacity before labor or logistics as automation and nearshoring increase energy demand... Read more »

Port of Brownsville touts $60B in projects, plus a new power plant on the horizon

June 11, 2026 • 4 min read

Port leaders are negotiating a lease agreement with a Miami-based power plant developer, one of several new projects in the... Read more »

New $223M wind project could add up to 62 turbines across Hidalgo and Starr counties

June 10, 2026 • 4 min read

The project is expected to create up to 150 construction jobs, two permanent jobs, and expand renewable energy production in... Read more »

Data center developer pursuing Cameron County sues to block release of project records

May 24, 2026 • 4 min read

The dispute emerges as Harlingen puts a pause on data centers and Cameron County pushes for stronger oversight tied to... Read more »

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