Williams natural gas power facility (Will-Power UT)
A development agreement for a co-located simple-cycle natural gas power facility on the Stadion parcel supporting the Meta data center expansion. The council approved it Mar. 3, 2026 with conditions, including sound up to 75 dB and above-ground lines as exceptions.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Development agreement
- Applicant
- Williams (Will-Power UT, LLC)
Every hearing and vote
March 3, 2026 · City Council
Development agreement with Williams (Will-Power UT, LLC) for a natural gas power facility
Approved with conditions · 5-0
City Attorney Marcus Draper presented a co-located natural gas power facility on the Stadion parcel supporting the Meta data center expansion. Requested exceptions included sound up to 75 decibels (the nighttime limit is 65) and above-ground distribution lines. A Williams representative responded. The council approved with conditions: simple-cycle natural gas technology only, additional property limited to the Stadion LLC parcel under the October 2025 agreement, operation within five years with possible extension, and trees along Pony Express Parkway under city code 16.35.080. Public commenters opposed the plant over emissions, noise and its location.
- Applicant: Williams (Will-Power UT, LLC)
- Exceptions: sound up to 75 dB (night limit 65 dB); above-ground distribution lines
May 5, 2026 · City Council
Consent agenda: bond releases, change orders, lobbying contract, fireworks, fee reduction and HVAC screening
Approved with conditions · 5-0
Items included bond releases (Overland Village 2 Phase A Plat 10 into warranty; Antelope Meadows Phase B Plat 5 and Browns Meadow Plat 1 out); change order #2 for the Belle Street booster power conduit and SCADA and change order #5 for the Mid Valley West extension; a professional services agreement with Stokes Strategies for lobbying; firework restrictions; a reduced plan review fee for QTS Buildings 4 and 5; extended construction hours for BHI Construction, Peckham Asphalt Paving and the Williams Companies power plant; and the multifamily HVAC screening ordinance (17.72.040) with changes discussed in the work session, which the minutes do not specify. No amounts are stated.