Wharton County is set to host a new natural gas plant near Hungerford, driven by Houston-based EmberClear. Local officials met with developers and investors, discussing the $750 million project. The plant aims to boost reliable energy, spurred by Texas Energy Fund incentives after Winter Storm Uri. The project is supported by Whitehall Investment Banking and General Electric. County Judge Phillip Spenrath highlighted the plant’s importance in diversifying the area’s economy. Construction could start by 2026, with job opportunities for local contractors.