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WIND FARMSBig Sampson Wind
Big Sampson Wind is a 265 MW under construction wind farm in Crockett County, Texas, operated by Big Sampson Wind Project, LLC.
Plant statusUnder construction
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (current stage)
- OperatingTarget Dec 2026 (not yet reached)
- Closed (not yet reached)
Planned start of operation reported to EIA: Dec 2026.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIGS | Onshore Wind Turbine | 265 MW | Built, awaiting commercial operation |
Plant details
- Operator
- Big Sampson Wind Project, LLC
- Location
- Crockett County, Texas
- Balancing authority
- ERCO
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Under construction: 265 MW
- EIA plant ID
- 68873
Location
30.9819, -101.8505
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem