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PZ-PA-004-26 — Natural gas plant, battery energy storage system (BESS), site substations, and associated support infrastructure in Pinal County, AZ

The Horseshoe Energy Project requests a Minor Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change 159.2 acres from Moderate Low Density Residential to Employment zoning to develop a natural gas plant with battery energy storage system (BESS), substations, and associated infrastructure in unincorporated Pinal County southwest of Maricopa. This significant industrial energy project on previously residential-zoned land will establish major utility infrastructure in the region.

Case numberPZ-PA-004-26
TypeComp Plan Amendment
LocationSection 17, Township 05S, Range 02E of the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, tax parcels 510-40-001B and 510-40-001D, southwest of the City of Maricopa and Ak-Chin Indian Community, half a mile west of the intersection of W Fulcar Rd and N Table Rd, unincorporated Pinal County, AZ
CountyPinal County
Acreage159.2
Current zoningModerate Low Density Residential (1–3.5 dwelling units per acre)
Requested zoningEmployment
Proposed useNatural gas plant, battery energy storage system (BESS), site substations, and associated support infrastructure
PetitionerTetra Tech, Inc. (agent); Horseshoe BESS, LLC (applicant); Desert Leasing, LLC (landowner)
Hearing2026-08-20
Hearing bodyPinal County Planning & Zoning
RecordFirst seen on an agenda; not a decision

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