Community

Economic Impact

WHY CORPUS CHRISTI?

Forward-thinking, long-term planning by Corpus Christi’s elected officials and community leaders have made this area attractive to developers of advanced generation plants such as the one planned by Las Brisas Energy Center, LLC. Las Brisas chose this site largely because all infrastructures necessary to make the project happen efficiently currently exists, and the project will pay dividends on the public investment already paid for and in place:

  • The Joe Fulton International Trade Corridor and existing rail loop will facilitate the transport of equipment and materials
  • The deepwater channel at the Port of Corpus Christi provides a third valuable transportation option
  • The city’s strong local workforce can be quickly augmented via customized training programs through the public school system and local education centers such as Del Mar College and the Craft Training Center of the Coastal Bend
  • Long-term water supply rights are available from the City of Corpus Christi
  • Proximity to existing high-voltage transmission lines will allow newly produced electricity to reach South Texas users more quickly and efficiently than if construction of a new transmission system was required
Economic Impact