COMSTOCK RESOURCES, INC. ANNOUNCES SELECTION OF WESTERN HAYNESVILLE SITE TO HOST POWER GENERATION HUB
Rhea-AI Summary
Comstock Resources (NYSE: CRK) announced the Western Haynesville in Anderson County, Texas, was selected to host a Texas natural gas-fired Power Generation Hub under a U.S.-Japan trade agreement announced March 20, 2026.
The hub, developed with NextEra (NYSE: NEE), could total up to 5.2 GW capacity, serve up to 5 GW large-load demand, require ~1 Bcf/day gas by 2031, and carry an estimated cost of $16 billion; project execution remains subject to definitive agreements and NextEra completing development, construction and commissioning.
Positive
- 5.2 GW potential generation capacity
- Natural gas demand could reach ~1 Bcf/day by 2031
- $16 billion estimated facility investment
- Leverages Comstock supply and ERCOT transmission at Bethel, Texas
Negative
- Investment is subject to negotiation and execution of definitive documents
- Project depends on NextEra completing development, construction and commissioning
- Ownership and funding structure require international agreement under the U.S.-Japan trade deal
News Market Reaction – CRK
In the Mar 23 session, CRK declined 2.26%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +9.5% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 13 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11 | Q4 2025 earnings | Positive | -6.1% | Reported higher Q4 revenue, strong cash flow, reserves growth and asset sale gains. |
| Jan 12 | Earnings call notice | Neutral | +5.6% | Announced Q4 2025 earnings release date and conference call logistics. |
| Nov 03 | Q3 2025 earnings | Positive | +4.3% | Released Q3 2025 results with strong sales, cash flow and asset divestitures. |
| Sep 24 | Earnings call notice | Neutral | +2.0% | Scheduled Q3 2025 earnings release and detailed conference call registration. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Earnings releases have generally seen positive or mixed price reactions, with one notable selloff after strong Q4 2025 results.
Over the past six months, Comstock has been driven by earnings and portfolio optimization. Q3 2025 results on Nov 3, 2025 highlighted $335.0M in sales and asset divestitures, with shares rising 4.26%. The Q4 2025 report on Feb 11, 2026 showed $364.0M revenue and a $292.3M gain on the Shelby Trough sale, yet the stock fell 6.07%. Earnings‑date announcements in Sep 2025 and Jan 2026 triggered modest gains. Today’s infrastructure‑focused news ties into leveraging the company’s Haynesville gas base.
Key Terms
natural gas-fired generation technical
ercot technical
bcf technical
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FRISCO, TX, March 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Comstock Resources, Inc. ("Comstock" or the "Company") (NYSE: CRK) announced today that the Western Haynesville will host the recently announced Texas Natural Gas-Fired Power Generation Hub in Anderson County Texas.
The selection was announced on March 20, 2026, by the United States Department of Commerce in connection with Japan's
The Texas Power Generation Hub will be owned jointly by Japan and the U.S. under the structure of the joint trade agreement and will be built and operated by NextEra, the largest energy infrastructure builder in the United States. The investment is subject to negotiation and execution of definitive documents by NextEra and various constituents, as well as NextEra's completion of development, construction and commissioning of the selected project.
The Anderson County Texas facility will have up to 5.2 GW of natural gas-fired generation capable of serving up to 5 GW of large-load demand. Comstock will provide natural gas supply for the facility which could reach almost 1 Bcf per day by 2031. The estimated cost of the facility is
Located within the rapidly growing ERCOT market, the project takes advantage of Comstock’s abundant natural gas supply and strong transmission infrastructure at Bethel, Texas to deliver dispatchable power at scale to serve large‑scale users, including data centers and advanced manufacturing.
The projects would be structured so that new electricity demand is met with new generating resources, intended to avoid upward pressure on electricity bills for consumers.
About Comstock Resources
Comstock is a leading independent natural gas producer with operations focused on the development of the Haynesville shale in North Louisiana and East Texas. The Company's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CRK.
This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those described herein. Although the Company believes the expectations in such statements to be reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct.
Ron Mills VP - Finance and Investor Relations Comstock Resources 972-668-8834 rmills@comstockresources.com