HALLSVILLE, Texas (KTAL/KMSS) — SWEPCO is continuing construction at the future Hallsville Natural Gas Plant with two generators and one turbine en route to the site.
They will arrive in East Texas by rail, then be transferred to specialized transport trailers at an unloading location in Teneha to begin the final leg of their journey.
The deliveries build on progress at the site, including the completion of a major turbine foundation concrete pour and ongoing work on foundations, utilities, and electrical infrastructure that support future generation operations.
The planned transport schedule is:
Each move is expected to take approximately four hours and will travel under escort at reduced speeds.
The convoy will depart from Teneha, Texas, traveling east on U.S. Highway 84. It will turn left onto FM 699 (Antioch Road) and continue northwest to U.S. Highway 59. It will then proceed north and turn west onto FM 2625, continue to FM 3251, and travel north on FM 3251 to the destination area approximately 1.3 miles south of the intersection of FM 3251 and Interstate 20.
Drivers along this route are encouraged to use caution, allow additional travel time, and consider alternate routes when possible, as delays may occur.
Brett Mattison, Swepco President and COO, said, “The arrival of these major components marks another step forward in SWEPCO’s efforts to build additional generating capacity, support growing energy demand and enhance long-term reliability for customers across the region.”
Construction remains active across the Hallsville site, with crews continuing work on underground utilities, piping systems, foundations, electrical grounding, and conduit systems supporting future generation units.
The project is expected to be SWEPCO’s first new thermal generation facility in more than a decade.
Monte McMahon, SWEPCO VP Generating Assets, West, said, “We appreciate the patience of our communities and motorists as this equipment is moved safely to the site. These deliveries represent important progress as we continue building infrastructure to serve customers for decades to come.”
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