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08.23.10
Luminant Helps Meet ERCOT Record-Setting Demand for Fourth Day in Four Weeks
Luminant's skilled team of more than 4,200 employees relied on 23 nuclear, coal and natural gas power plant units to help power Texas through ERCOT's fourth record-setting day this month.
08.16.10
Luminant Generates Much-Needed, Reliable Power on Third ERCOT Record-Setting Day this Month
Luminant helped power Texas through record-setting demand for the third time in three weeks.
08.10.10
Luminant Helps Power Texas on Second ERCOT Record-Setting Day
For the second time this month, Luminant, the state's largest generator, today helped produce much-needed electricity to keep Texans safe and cool during record-setting demand.
08.10.10
Comanche Peak Celebrates 20 Years of Commercial Operations
Comanche Peak has provided reliable electricity and strong community support since August 1990.
07.22.10
Monticello Power Plant Achieves 18 Years Without a Lost-Time Injury
Employees at Monticello Power Plant in Mount Pleasant, Texas are celebrating a new plant safety record - 18 years without a lost-time injury.
06.21.10
Luminant Releases Latest Data Highlighting 2009 Environmental Successes
Redesigned 2009 Environmental Review and new environmental fact sheets now available on Luminant.com.
06.09.10
Luminant Statement Regarding Milam County, Texas Decision
Luminant today released the following statement regarding the decision of the 20th District Court in Milam County, Texas regarding the civil trial against Luminant initiated by Alcoa
06.08.10
State Highway 322 Overpass to Reopen Following Reconstruction
Reconstruction of the State Highway 322 overpass has been completed and the road will reopen to traffic before noon on Wednesday, June 9.
06.03.10
Luminant Statement Regarding Milam County, Texas Jury Verdict
Luminant is pleased that the jury agrees with Luminant that Alcoa’s claims related to the operation of Sandow 4 were without merit.
06.03.10
Second Unit at Oak Grove Power Plant Achieves Substantial Completion
The second and final unit at Luminant's new Oak Grove Power Plant in Robertson County has achieved substantial completion, signaling the turnover of day-to-day operations to Luminant from the general contractor of the unit.
05.25.10
Squaw Creek Park Opening for Limited Public Fishing
Get your fishing rods, bait and boats ready - Squaw Creek Park is reopening for fishing on a limited basis starting Friday, June 4.
05.20.10
Demolition of State Highway 322 Overpass Now Complete
After several days of demolition, the affected portion of the State Highway 322 overpass has been removed and post-demolition assessments have been completed.
05.17.10
Demolition of State Highway 322 Overpass Progressing Safely, Quickly
Over the weekend, crews worked to remove much of the affected section of the State Highway 322 bridge. Given no unexpected schedule impacts, demolition should conclude over the next few days.
05.13.10
Preliminary Demolition of State Highway 322 Overpass Underway
Initial demolition work is underway as crews work to repair a damaged portion of the State Highway 322 overpass.
05.07.10
Luminant to Begin Work to Repair State Highway 322 Overpass
Luminant is moving forward with plans to demolish and reconstruct a section of the State Highway 322 overpass following last week's incident.
05.05.10
Luminant Working to Expedite Bridge Repairs
Luminant is working with TXDOT, MSHA and a variety of contractors to expedite the demolition and reconstruction of the State Highway 322 overpass that was damaged in last week's incident.
05.03.10
Oak Hill Mine Incident Update
Luminant is continuing to work closely with the appropriate agencies as they investigate Friday's incident.
04.14.10
Luminant Featured in Discovery Channel Show Tonight
Luminant’s Winfield South Mine in Titus County, Texas, is taking a starring role in tonight’s episode of the new Discovery Channel series “What a Tool.”
03.22.10
Luminant to Recruit Latinos at Upcoming Job Fair
Recruiters will meet with an estimated 2,000 jobseekers.
02.01.10
Luminant to Recruit Veterans at Fort Hood Job Fair
As thousands of men and women prepare to transition out of the military and into civilian life, Luminant is helping them take that first step.
01.08.10
Luminant Helps Power Texas During Record Winter Weather Demand
Relying on a fleet of nuclear, coal and natural gas power plants, Luminant and its employees helped provide much-needed electricity to keep Texans warm and safe throughout this morning’s record winter demand.
01.07.10
Luminant Employees Set More Than 35 New Safety Records
Luminant employees' dedicated focus on safety is more evident than ever with more than 35 safety milestones achieved in the past six months; of those, 15 are significant new safety records.
12.28.09
Construction Complete on Luminant’s Oak Grove Unit 1
The first of two 800-megawatt units at Luminant's new Oak Grove Power Plant in Robertson County is now online, having recently achieved substantial completion.
11.19.09
Luminant Introduces Expanded, More Dynamic Web Site
Luminant has unveiled a redesigned and upgraded Web site, www.Luminant.com, featuring an enhanced look, crisper format, new content and direct access to a variety of tools.
12.03.08
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Accepts Luminant’s Nuclear Expansion Application
Luminant announced today that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has docketed, or accepted for review, the company’s application to expand its Comanche Peak nuclear facility. This determination indicates the application is complete and technically sufficient to allow the NRC to begin its comprehensive review.
09.19.08
Luminant to Submit Application to Expand Nuclear Power Plant
Luminant will today submit an application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the potential expansion of its Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant near Glen Rose, Texas.
01.10.08
Luminant Moving Headquarters to New Downtown Dallas Location: Relocation Meets Another Merger Commitment
Luminant, the power generation business unit of Energy Future Holdings Corp. (EFH), will relocate its downtown Dallas headquarters to the Lincoln Plaza building at 500 N. Akard, where it will occupy six floors. The move is expected to be completed during the first quarter of 2008 and involves approximately 750 employees in Luminant's power generation, mining, wholesale trading and marketing, construction and development operations; support groups; and additional business partners.
12.03.07
Luminant Applies for Membership in FutureGen Alliance
Today, Luminant, a subsidiary of Energy Future Holdings (EFH), announced it has applied for membership in the FutureGen Alliance. EFH was formerly known as TXU Corp. before its acquisition by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., Texas Pacific Group and other investors last month.
11.13.07
Luminant Applies for USCAP Membership
Luminant announced it is applying for membership in the United States Climate Action Partnership (USCAP). Luminant is a subsidiary of Energy Future Holdings (EFH). EFH was formerly known as TXU Corp. before its acquisition by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., Texas Pacific Group and other investors last month.
10.15.07
Luminant Acts to Terminate Eight Air Permit Applications
Luminant today announced it has formally acted to terminate air permit applications for eight coal-fueled power units. The action delivers on Luminant’s commitment to terminate the permit process upon close of the TXU merger transaction that closed this past Wednesday. The company suspended efforts to obtain the permits in February.
10.10.07
TXU Corp. Announces Completion of Acquisition by Investors Led by KKR and TPG
TXU Corp. today announced the completion of its merger agreement with Texas Energy Future Holdings Limited Partnership (TEF). TEF is led by a group of investors including Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR), Texas Pacific Group (TPG) and Goldman Sachs Capital Partners. TXU shareholders overwhelmingly approved the merger at the company’s Annual Meeting on September 7, 2007.
05.10.07
KKR, TPG and TXU Commit $1 Million To Support FutureGen Texas Project Bid
TXU Corp. and Texas Energy Future Holdings Limited Partnership (TEF) today announced a one million dollar commitment to support Texas’ bid for the FutureGen power plant. Specifically, the donation will be used by the State of Texas to purchase rights to inject carbon dioxide near the proposed Jewett FutureGen site.
05.03.07
TXU Corp. Announces Luminant Energy Brand
TXU Corp., a Dallas-based energy company, announced today the brand identity for Luminant Energy. TXU’s power generation and related businesses will be transitioned to the new Luminant Energy brand as part of the proposed merger agreement with an investor group led by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. and Texas Pacific Group.
04.06.07
TXU Issues Apology On Plant Closing Issue
Today, TXU Corp. (NYSE: TXU) issued the following statements from TXU Corp. CEO John Wilder and Michael McCall, CEO of TXU Wholesale.
04.05.07
TXU Responds to “Plant Shut Down” Article
In response to today’s Dallas Morning News...
03.14.07
National Business Council Honors TXU’s Supplier Diversity Program
TXU Corp. was recently recognized by Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) in its annual listing of America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises, the only national award honoring corporations for world-class supplier diversity programs.
03.09.07
KKR, TPG & TXU Corp. Announce IGCC Plans
Texas Energy Future Holdings Limited Partnership (TEF), the holding company formed by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR) and Texas Pacific Group (TPG) to acquire TXU Corp. (NYSE:TXU), and TXU announced today that they have started the planning process for two integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) commercial demonstration plants to be located in Texas.
03.01.07
TXU Halts Efforts To Obtain Permits for Eight Coal-Fueled Units
TXU announced today it has officially suspended efforts to obtain permits for eight coal-fueled power units in Texas.
02.27.07
TXU Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
TXU Corp. today reported consolidated results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2006.
02.26.07
TXU to Set New Direction As Private Company; Public Benefits Include Price Cuts, Price Protection, Investments in Alternative Energy and Stronger Environmental Policies
TXU Corp. a Dallas-based energy company, together with Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR) and Texas Pacific Group (TPG), two of the nation’s leading private equity firms, and Goldman Sachs & Co., a leading global investment bank, announced today the execution of a definitive merger agreement under which an investor group led by KKR and TPG will acquire TXU in a transaction valued at $45 billion.