Last month, McGough’s Industrial team, representatives from Greenville Electric Utility System (GEUS), SEnergy, Jenbacher, and local community leaders gathered in Greenville, Texas for the groundbreaking of a new reciprocating engine power generation facility. The event signaled the official start of construction on a project focused on strengthening grid reliability and supporting the region’s continued growth.
The facility will add 104.5 megawatts of Jenbacher natural gas–fired power generation capacity to GEUS’s system. Once complete, it will include eleven reciprocating engines, each rated at 9.5 megawatts. This addition to the GEUS system will provide flexible, dispatchable power to help meet peak demand and reinforce grid stability.
The project plays a key role in GEUS’s broader strategy to improve grid reliability and expand local power generation capacity as the community experiences unprecedented growth. By investing in new, modern infrastructure, GEUS is positioning its system to reduce reliance on ageing assets and external power sources while continuing to deliver dependable, competitively priced power to its customer base.
McGough is proud to be working alongside GEUS and SEnergy to deliver this critical infrastructure upgrade. Early coordination during planning and development helped establish a strong foundation as construction execution kicks off.
“Breaking ground is a monumental first step toward energy resiliency and grid stabilization for Greenville Electric Utility System,” said Dan Schuette, Vice President of Project Development – Industrial at McGough. “We appreciate the trust GEUS has placed in this project development and execution team. We are highly focused on executing this project safely, efficiently, and with the high level of quality control that our clients expect from the McGough Industrial team.”
Construction is now underway, with commissioning targeted for summer 2027. As the project progresses, McGough’s Industrial team will continue working closely with GEUS and SEnergy, maintaining a consistent focus on safety, coordination, and delivering a facility that supports the community for years to come.
