This record consolidates 13 research observations while retaining source distinctions, location precision and unresolved fields.
| Operator / developer | Nightpeak Energy |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Sweeny (Old Ocean, unincorporated), TX |
| Address | NOT_FOUND |
| Location precision | parcel or bounded site |
| Coordinates | Not published; no coordinate inferred |
| Capacity | 620 MW |
| Aliases | Old Ocean Data Center · Old Ocean / Sweeny site · Nightpeak Old Ocean · Bulldog Power project |
| Project profile | 0 rows |
|---|---|
| Intent / permits | 0 rows |
| Civic / infrastructure | 3 rows |
Configuration: two 310MW AI data centers paired with two 310MW gas turbine plants. Status recorded as 'suspended' because the tax abatements were denied and no subsequent county filing has appeared; the developer has not publicly announced cancellation.
Key data: Texas-New Mexico Power (adjacent substation); on-site gas generation via Bulldog Power | ERCOT | City of Sweeny municipal water system
Claim classification: Not yet assigned
Status date: 2026-06-09
Developer: Nightpeak Energy | Owner: Nightpeak Energy | Property entity: Bulldog Power (Nightpeak Energy subsidiary, generation entity) | County: Brazoria | Research region: Houston / Gulf Coast
Claim classification: Not yet assigned
Status date: 2026-06-09
Key data: Utility: Texas-New Mexico Power (adjacent substation); on-site gas generation via Bulldog Power | Utility region: ERCOT Houston (Coast) load zone | Grid area: ERCOT | Gross MW: 620 | Onsite generation MW: 620 | Substations: Adjacent Texas-New Mexico Power substation
Claim classification: Not yet assigned
Status date: 2026-06-09
Key data: Water utility: City of Sweeny municipal water system | Water source: City of Sweeny wells (3 wells, 1 reported offline)
Claim classification: Not yet assigned
Status date: 2026-06-09
Key data: Jurisdictions: Brazoria County | City of Sweeny (adjacent) | TCEQ (air permitting for gas turbines) | ERCOT/PUCT | Tax incentives: [object Object] | {"agreement_name":"Four requested Chapter 312 tax abatement agreements (100% abatement, 10-year term)","agreement_number":"NOT_FOUND","approval_date":"DENIED 2026-03-10","estimated_value":"NOT_FOUND","government_entity":"Brazoria County Commissioners Court","investment_commitment":"~$3,000,000,000-$3,500,000,000","jobs_commitment":"20 permanent jobs","source_url":"https://therealdeal.com/texas/2026/03/13/brazoria-county-rejects-tax-break-for-3-5b-data-center/","term":"10 years (requested)"}
Claim classification: Not yet assigned
Status date: 2026-06-09
Residents raised concerns that Sweeny's three municipal water wells (one reportedly offline) could not support the project
Claim classification: Not yet assigned
Status date: 2026-06-09
Commissioners Court unanimously (5-0) rejected all four abatement requests on March 10, 2026
Claim classification: Not yet assigned
Status date: 2026-06-09
Brazoria County subsequently adopted a countywide resolution (June 9, 2026) stating that no future data center should proceed without an independent impact assessment
Claim classification: Not yet assigned
Status date: 2026-06-09
Two 310MW natural gas turbine plants proposed on site, in an area already heavy with petrochemical emissions
Claim classification: Not yet assigned
Status date: 2026-06-09
Project publicized; community pushback over water and power in Brazoria County
Claim classification: Not yet assigned
Status date: 2026-02
Brazoria County Commissioners Court votes 5-0 to deny four requested 100% / 10-year tax abatements
Claim classification: Not yet assigned
Status date: 2026-03-10
Public Citizen applauds Brazoria County's rejection of the abatement
Claim classification: Not yet assigned
Status date: 2026-03
Brazoria County Commissioners Court adopts a countywide resolution on data center development; texasaidocket notes no data center abatement or reinvestment zone matter has returned to the court since
Claim classification: Not yet assigned
Status date: 2026-06-09