Big Sampson Wind

ERCOT-16INR0104BetaActiveWindERCOTLBNL + Live

265.4 MW generation in Crockett, TX · In queue since May 2015 · Proposed COD March 2026

265.4 MW

Capacity

Components

Wind

11 years

In Queue

IA Executed

IA Status

Signed Nov 2019

Status

Latest milestonedelivery of renewable energyInvesting.com · 2026-02-28

Interconnection

Queue → IA

4y 6m

IA → COD

6y 4m

Total Duration

4y 6m

Schedule

1 months past proposed COD

Construction75%

Queue EntryMay 11, 2015

Interconnection request submitted to ISO/RTO

Interconnection Study

ERCOT uses a serial "connect and manage" approach — fastest among major ISOs.

Typical: 18–30 months (fastest major ISO)

Interconnection AgreementNov 8, 2019

Interconnection agreement executed — binding commitment to build

Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)

ConstructionCurrent

Project under construction

Typical: 18–36 months

Commercial Operation

Proposed COD: 2026-03-31

About

Big Sampson Wind is a proposed 265.4 MW wind generation project located in Crockett County, Texas. The developer is Big Sampson Wind Project, LLC. The project is interconnected to the ERCOT grid under queue ID ERCOT-16INR0104, with an interconnection queue entry date of May 11, 2015. The proposed commercial operation date is March 31, 2026, and the Interconnection Agreement (IA) was executed on November 8, 2019. The point of interconnection is tap 345kV 76015 Cedar Canyon - 7053 Noelke.

The proposed project is linked to the existing, operating Big Sampson Wind plant (EIA plant ID 68873). The project has been the subject of recent news coverage, with eight articles related to deals, industry, and development.

Generated from interconnection queue and public data sources

ERCOT Queue EIA Plant Profile

Project Details

State

County

Crockett

Grid Region

ERCOT (Texas)

Market

ISO/RTO Member

Developer

Big Sampson Wind Project, LLC

Utility

—

Entity

ERCOT

Service Type

—

Point of Interconnection

tap 345kV 76015 Cedar Canyon - 7053 Noelke

Data Source

LBNL + Live

DeveloperENGIE North America±Energetica India Magazine · 2026-02-28

TransactionPPAEnergetica India Magazine · 2026-02-28

OfftakerSonoco Products Company±Stock Titan · 2026-02-28

PPA structureVirtualEnergetica India Magazine · 2026-02-28

PPA term15 yearsEnergetica India Magazine · 2026-02-28

Linked EIA Plant

Big Sampson WindEIA 68873

High match82% confidence

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Market Context

Approximate

ISO / RTO: ERCOT
Trading Hub: HB_WEST
Hub Confidence: LOW
POI Substation: Iraan Substation

This project's market context is estimated from its Point of Interconnection. Hub and node assignments are approximate and based on geographic inference from the POI substation name.

News & Articles (4)Beta

Last updated 2026-03-26

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Big Sampson Wind (ERCOT-16INR0104) — Project Summary

Big Sampson Wind