NRG · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report
Capital Expenditure Program
NRG ENERGY, INC. · 2026-08-04 · Importance 60 · Surprise 24 · In source text
NRG estimated full-year 2026 cash capital expenditures and investments of $2.244 billion, including $1.764 billion of capital expenditures and investments forecast for the remainder of 2026. Six-month capital expenditures increased $60 million year over year in cash-flow investing activities. Environmental capital expenditures required to comply with environmental laws are estimated at approximately $39 million from 2026 through 2030. The environmental program is primarily driven by Effluent Limitation Guidelines compliance at NRG's Texas coal units.
Key facts
- Estimated full year 2026 cash capital expenditures and investments: $1,764 million maintenance and $2,244 million investments and integration (table shows Estimated full year 2026 cash capital expenditures and investments 1,764 2,244) source
- Estimated cash capital expenditures and investments for the remainder of 2026: $1,148 million maintenance and $1,442 million investments and integration (table shows estimated cash capital expenditures and investments for the remainder of 2026 1,148 1,442) source
- As of June 30, 2026 Non-current assets: $22,300 million. source
- Cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2026: $(7,709) million. source
- As of June 30, 2026 Property, plant and equipment, net: $5,028 million. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | negative | realized | -19.3% | Cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2026: $(7,709) million. |
| cash | negative | probable | -2.8% | Estimated full year 2026 cash capital expenditures and investments: $1,764 million maintenance and $2,244 million investments and… |
| cash | negative | probable | -2.2% | Estimated full year 2026 cash capital expenditures and investments: $1,764 million maintenance and $2,244 million investments and… |