HOUSTON ENERGY PROJECT INTELLIGENCE

Live · Verified Sources

Houston-Gulf Coast energy projects, tracked by sector, phase, and market signal.

LNG, refining, power, hydrogen, pipeline, and industrial infrastructure tracked across the Houston Ship Channel and Gulf Coast. Verified and curated from operator disclosures, public filings, permits, and regional project signals.

Projects by Sector

13 projects

Transmission3LNG2Refinery2Ammonia1Carbon Capture1Hydrogen1Midstream1Power1Power Storage1

Tracked Houston-Gulf Coast projects

TransmissionOperational

$139M

Kinder Morgan Refined Products Pipeline Expansion

The scope of work includes the construction of two dedicated refined products pipelines connecting KMI's Pasadena terminal with a nearby major refinery, as well as various intra-terminal piping and tank modifications, including enhanced in-tank blending capabilities for butane an.

Market Signal: Contractor demand rising

Impact on Houston: Grid and controls demand is moving through Houston field teams.

Location: Houston, Harris, TX

TransmissionOperational

$1.8B

Trident Intrastate Pipeline

With the timely receipt of all permits and approvals, KMI expects to place the first phase of the project in service in the fourth quarter of 2028 and the second phase in the fourth quarter of 2029.

Market Signal: Contractor demand rising

Impact on Houston: Grid and controls demand is moving through Houston field teams.

Location: Port Arthur, Jefferson, TX

LNGFeasibility

$620M

Port Houston LNG Logistics Hub

Terminal and logistics buildout to increase LNG cargo flexibility and marine throughput.

Market Signal: Contractor demand rising

Impact on Houston: Supports Houston demand across EPC, marine logistics, and owner project teams.

Location: Houston Ship Channel, Harris, TX

PowerConstruction

$540M

ERCOT South Load Response Build

Grid resilience work focused on distribution upgrades and load response integration.

Market Signal: Contractor demand rising

Impact on Houston: Adds Houston demand for grid execution, controls, and field delivery teams.

Location: Houston, Harris, TX

RefineryFid

$950M

Pasadena Refinery Debottleneck

Brownfield capital program targeting throughput and energy efficiency improvements.

Market Signal: Maintenance hiring expected

Impact on Houston: Extends Houston hiring across maintenance, reliability, and project controls.

Location: Pasadena, Harris, TX

LNGConstruction

$1.1B

Freeport LNG Train Optimization

Incremental export optimization project tied to reliability and train performance.

Market Signal: Controls and EPC demand increasing

Impact on Houston: Supports Houston demand across EPC, marine logistics, and owner project teams.

Location: Freeport, Brazoria, TX

Carbon CaptureFeasibility

$2.3B

Channelview Carbon Capture Corridor

Multi-party carbon capture infrastructure concept linked to industrial emitters along the Ship Channel.

Market Signal: Contractor demand rising

Impact on Houston: Adds Houston demand across engineering, contractor, and capital planning functions.

Location: Channelview, Harris, TX

Power StorageConstruction

$780M

Houston Battery Storage Cluster

Utility-scale battery program intended to support ERCOT peak demand flexibility.

Market Signal: Contractor demand rising

Impact on Houston: Adds Houston demand for grid execution, controls, and field delivery teams.

Location: Houston, Harris, TX

AmmoniaFid

$1.4B

La Porte Ammonia Export Build

Export-oriented low-carbon ammonia terminal and associated utility infrastructure.

Market Signal: Controls and EPC demand increasing

Impact on Houston: Channels Houston capital flow into engineering, procurement, and industrial hiring.

Location: La Porte, Harris, TX

RefineryOperational

$690M

Texas City Coker Revamp

Major reliability and throughput revamp on an existing Gulf Coast refining asset.

Market Signal: Maintenance hiring expected

Impact on Houston: Pulls turnaround staffing and contractor demand into Houston.

Location: Texas City, Galveston, TX

TransmissionConstruction

$1.3B

Gulf Coast Transmission Backbone

High-voltage transmission reinforcement supporting industrial load growth around Houston.

Market Signal: Contractor demand rising

Impact on Houston: Adds Houston demand for grid execution, controls, and field delivery teams.

Location: Greater Houston, Harris, TX

MidstreamConstruction

$1.6B

Enterprise Bahia Park NGL Terminal

NGL fractionation and marine export terminal expansion anchored by Permian Basin throughput growth.

Market Signal: Contractor demand rising

Impact on Houston: Terminal, pipeline, and logistics demand moving through Houston project teams.

Location: Ingleside, San Patricio, TX

HydrogenConstruction

$4.5B

Air Products Port Arthur Blue Hydrogen

World-scale blue hydrogen and ammonia complex with integrated CCS, targeting industrial and export markets.

Market Signal: Controls and EPC demand increasing

Impact on Houston: Houston capital flow extending into engineering, procurement, and industrial hiring.

Location: Port Arthur, Jefferson, TX