Massive Samsung chip plant will demand electricity and water Texas has in short supply

Chris Tomlinson | Source: Houston Chronicle | Posted 04/22/2024

President Joe Biden, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul are taking bipartisan credit for bringing a $40 billion computer chip plant to Central Texas. Now, Texans must deliver the copious electricity and water to bring Silicon Gulch to life.

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President Joe Biden, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, and U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul are being credited for bringing a $40 billion computer chip plant to Central Texas, emphasizing the need for ample electricity and water resources to support the project. The facility is expected to benefit the economy and national security, but it raises concerns about the challenges faced by electric grid operators in Texas and the frequency of droughts requiring water limitations.

The article highlights the dilemma of allocating power resources between the new Samsung plant in Taylor and other demands like Riot's bitcoin mine in Rockdale. Questions arise around prioritizing clean energy goals, expanding natural gas power plants, and addressing issues related to water consumption and sustainability. As Texas prepares to accommodate the new chip plant, a thoughtful debate is necessary to ensure efficient resource management and future energy demands in the state.

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