Groundbreaking Of New 310-MW Texas Solar Farm
INEOS Olefins & Polymers US (INEOS) and NextEra Energy Resources LLC announced the groundbreaking of INEOS Hickerson Solar, a new 310-MW solar project located in Bosque County, Texas. The milestone follows the recently signed renewable power purchase agreement with NextEra Energy Resources, the world’s largest generator of renewable energy from wind and sun, and a major player in battery energy storage.
The INEOS Hickerson Solar project will be constructed, owned, and operated by a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources. The entire output of the solar project will be dedicated to INEOS O&P US, aiming to cover the net purchased electricity load for all 14 of its US manufacturing, fractionation, and storage facilities.
Expected to produce 730,000 MWh of clean energy annually — equivalent to the annual electricity use of more than 68,000 homes — INEOS said the Hickerson Solar project will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 310,000 tons (281,227 tonnes) per year.
“INEOS O&P US is committed to leading the petrochemical community in adopting renewable energy solutions,” said Chief Executive Officer Mike Nagle. “This solar project is a crucial step in our global efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of INEOS businesses.”
The INEOS Hickerson Solar project is scheduled to begin commercial operation by December 2025.
