WattBridge
WattBridge is a Houston-based independent power producer that builds and operates standardized fast-start natural gas peaking plants using LM6000 aeroderivative turbines, selling dispatchable capacity and energy to utilities and grid operators in the Texas ERCOT market.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2018
- HeadquartersHouston, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What WattBridge does
WattBridge is a privately held independent power producer founded in 2018 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, specializing in fast-start, reduced-emissions peaking power generation that supports renewable energy integration on the grid. The company builds and operates standardized natural gas-fired plants built around the LM6000 aeroderivative gas turbine platform — engines adapted from 747 aircraft powerplants — configured in modular arrays (typically 8-10 turbines per site, 288-480 MW per facility). Six generating stations (HO Clarke, Topaz, Braes Bayou, Mark One, Brotman, and Remy Jade) are operational across Texas counties, totaling approximately 2,400 MW. WattBridge reports industry-leading 99%+ start reliability, 10-minute fast-start capability even in extreme weather, and a 15-month average turnaround from financial close to commercial operations. The company is also investing $12M+ in hydrogen-blending capability (up to 30% today, with a stated R&D pathway to 100% hydrogen operation) and operates a dedicated string-test facility in Sedalia, Missouri in partnership with PROENERGY for alternative-fuel R&D.
WattBridge's revenue model combines capacity payments from long-term agreements with utilities and grid operators, merchant energy sales during peak demand periods in ERCOT, and asset monetization through equity sales to utility counterparties (e.g., the $1.39 billion CPS Energy transaction in September 2025 for two-thirds equity in a WattBridge subsidiary owning four plants). The company's go-to-market is enterprise field sales, targeting large utilities and grid operators needing dispatchable backup for renewable intermittency. WattBridge leverages a vertically integrated structure with parent PROENERGY serving as both EPC contractor and major equipment supplier, enabling standardized modular construction at a stated installed cost of approximately $850/kilowatt versus $2,000-$2,500/kilowatt for new construction. Following the CPS Energy transaction and stated 8,000 MW global target by 2030 (expanding from MISO, SPP, and WECC to Europe and Australia), WattBridge is positioned as a platform-scale developer of dispatchable thermal generation rather than a single-asset operator.
WattBridge firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- WattBridge
- Legal name
- WattBridge Energy, LLC
- Website
- https://wattbridge.info
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2018
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- WattBridge is a Houston-based independent power producer that builds and operates standardized fast-start natural gas peaking plants using LM6000 aeroderivative turbines, selling dispatchable capacity and energy to utilities and grid operators in the Texas ERCOT market.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
WattBridge industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Independent Power Generation
- NAICS
- Electric Power Generation (22111), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)
- SIC
- Electric Services (4911)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Open-Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT) / Peaker Generation (EUACABAB)
Keywords
Where WattBridge is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Houston
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
WattBridge business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel
Revenue model
- Power Generation and Sales: WattBridge operates fast-start peaking power plants and sells electricity to utilities and grid operators. Revenue comes from capacity payments and merchant power sales during peak demand periods. Plants provide reliable dispatchable generation supporting renewable resources.
- Asset Monetization: Sale of generation assets to utilities (e.g., CPS Energy $1.39B deal for four natural gas-fired plants), enabling portfolio rotation and capital recycling.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Capacity and energy sales to utilities |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
WattBridge product offering
Product offeringCore offering
WattBridge operates fast-start peaking power plants using LM6000 aeroderivative gas turbines, providing dispatchable generation capacity to utilities and grid operators. The company sells electricity through capacity payments and merchant power sales during peak demand periods, and also monetizes generation assets through sales to utilities. Its platform is designed to bridge the gap to renewable energy integration by delivering reliable, reduced-emissions backup power.
Product overview
WattBridge is a global independent power producer operating a portfolio of natural gas-fired peaking power plants using LM6000 aeroderivative gas turbines. The company operates six generating stations in Texas (HO Clarke, Topaz, Braes Bayou, Mark One, Brotman, and Remy Jade) with a combined capacity of approximately 2,400 MW. The platform is designed to support renewable energy integration by providing fast-start, reduced-emissions backup power. WattBridge offers vertically integrated services including development, engineering, procurement, construction (EPC), and operations & maintenance (O&M) through its parent company PROENERGY.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- HO Clarke Generating Station A 384-MW natural gas-fired peaking power facility in Houston, Harris County, Texas featuring 8x LM6000PC aeroderivative turbines. Provides dispatchable backup generation to ERCOT and delivered uninterrupted power to 200,000 homes during Winter Storm Uri.
- Topaz Generating Station A 480-MW natural gas-fired peaking power facility in Texas City, Galveston County, Texas featuring 10x LM6000PC aeroderivative turbines. Provides fast-start dispatchable generation to ERCOT.
- Braes Bayou Generating Station A 288-MW natural gas-fired peaking power facility in Thompsons, Fort Bend County, Texas. Provides dispatchable backup generation to support renewable integration in ERCOT.
- Mark One Generating Station A 288-MW natural gas-fired peaking power facility in Brazoria County, Texas. Provides fast-start dispatchable generation to support renewable integration in ERCOT.
- Brotman Generating Station A 288-MW natural gas-fired peaking power facility in Brazoria County, Texas. Became operational in May 2023, completing the buildout that established WattBridge as the world's largest LM6000 fleet owner.
- Remy Jade Generating Station A 384-MW natural gas-fired peaking power facility in Crosby, Harris County, Texas. WattBridge's sixth generating station, commissioned in September 2024.
Quantifiable outcome
- 268 kT/year carbon emissions reduced, equivalent to 30M gallons gasoline annually
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use WattBridge
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
WattBridge technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
WattBridge partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- PROENERGYcorePROENERGY serves as major equipment supplier and EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) service provider. PROENERGY is also the parent company of WattBridge. The vertically integrated relationship enables record-setting pace from concept to commercial operation and lowest installed cost per kilowatt.
- ICFminorICF conducted independent analysis concluding that the WattBridge portfolio delivers 268 kT/year decarbonization and $3.2B savings when combined with renewables versus alternatives.
Scale indicators15 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
WattBridge competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- ENGIE North America: ENGIE is a global energy company with significant North American gas-fired and renewable generation assets. It competes with WattBridge in providing dispatchable generation and is pursuing similar decarbonization roadmaps including hydrogen blending.
- Constellation Energy: Constellation is the largest US producer of carbon-free energy with a significant natural gas-fired generation portfolio. It serves as a broad incumbent in power generation, competing with WattBridge for utility PPAs and grid reliability contracts.
- NRG Energy: NRG is a major US IPP with a diverse generation and retail electricity business, including gas-fired peakers in ERCOT and other markets. It overlaps with WattBridge in providing dispatchable generation and competing for capacity payments in Texas.
- Vistra Corp: Vistra is one of the largest US independent power producers with a diversified generation portfolio including natural gas, coal, nuclear, and battery storage. It competes with WattBridge in ERCOT and other US markets, particularly for gas-fired peaker capacity and grid reliability services.
Emerging players
- Apex Clean Energy: Apex is a US renewable energy developer focused on wind, solar, and storage projects that increasingly require dispatchable backup generation. While not a direct competitor, Apex's utility-scale renewable development creates complementary demand for WattBridge's peaker capacity.
Direct peers
- Calpine Corporation: Calpine operates the largest US fleet of natural gas-fired and geothermal power generation, with significant combined-cycle and peaker assets serving utilities and grid operators. It directly competes with WattBridge in providing dispatchable gas-fired generation to support renewable integration.
- Tenaska: Tenaska is a privately-held energy company that develops, owns, and operates natural gas-fired power generation and renewable energy projects. Its IPP model and focus on natural gas generation make it a comparable peer to WattBridge's core business.
- Panda Power Funds: Panda Power Funds develops, finances, owns, and operates natural gas-fired power generation facilities, with a similar focus on combined-cycle and peaking generation assets. Its private-fund ownership structure and development expertise parallel WattBridge's model.
- Competitive Power Ventures (CPV): CPV develops, owns, and operates natural gas-fired and renewable power generation facilities, with a similar focus on providing reliable generation to grid operators and utilities. Its asset-rotation and development model closely mirrors WattBridge's approach.
Others
- GE Vernova: GE Vernova manufactures the LM6000 aeroderivative gas turbines that form the core of WattBridge's technology platform. As the OEM and a key supplier, it is adjacent to WattBridge's operations rather than a direct competitor.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
WattBridge social profiles
Digital presenceWattBridge compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
WattBridge financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
WattBridge leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
WattBridge funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors2 records
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WattBridge M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about WattBridge
What does WattBridge do?
WattBridge operates fast-start peaking power plants using LM6000 aeroderivative gas turbines, providing dispatchable generation capacity to utilities and grid operators. The company sells electricity through capacity payments and merchant power sales during peak demand periods, and also monetizes generation assets through sales to utilities. Its platform is designed to bridge the gap to renewable energy integration by delivering reliable, reduced-emissions backup power.
Is WattBridge a public or private company?
WattBridge is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was WattBridge founded?
WattBridge was founded in 2018. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is WattBridge based?
WattBridge is headquartered in Houston, United States, in the North America region.
How does WattBridge make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Power Generation and Sales are the primary driver. The others are asset Monetization.
Who are WattBridge's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are ENGIE North America, Constellation Energy, NRG Energy and Vistra Corp. Apex Clean Energy is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are Calpine Corporation, Tenaska, Panda Power Funds and Competitive Power Ventures (CPV). GE Vernova is listed as an others.
Does WattBridge have an API?
No public API is recorded for WattBridge.
What industry is WattBridge in?
WattBridge's product category is Independent Power Generation. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUACABAB, Open-Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT) / Peaker Generation. Its NAICS code is 22111 and its SIC code is 4911.