WELLSVILLE, Ohio, May 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- South Field
Energy LLC announced today its groundbreaking for a 1,182-megawatt,
low-carbon combined-cycle natural gas electric generating facility
in Columbiana County, Ohio.
The facility is Advanced Power's second such project in
northeastern Ohio and third major
infrastructure project in the United
States. The South Field Energy project is similar to
Advanced Power's Carroll County Energy, a 700-megawatt natural gas
electric generation facility that began commercial operations in
December of 2017. The South Field Energy project is a significant
stimulus for the economy of Columbiana
County and surrounding communities.
The project is a $1.3 billion
capital investment that will generate up to 1,000 construction jobs
over the construction period. When completed, the facility will
employ approximately 25 full-time employees in engineering,
technical, operation, management and administrative positions. The
new facility is located on less than 20 acres of land that is part
of a 150-acre parcel three miles from the Village of Wellsville.
"With facilities like this, we can close the growing gap Ohioans
face in energy production," said Jonathan
Winslow, Chief Operating Officer, Development at Advanced
Power. "We will accomplish this using advanced technology to
produce substantial, reliable, low-carbon electricity generation,
while minimizing our environmental footprint."
Bechtel, a global leader in engineering, procurement, and
construction is serving as general contractor for the project.
Bechtel has more than 60 years' experience in the design and
execution of complex power projects, which includes Advanced Power
's Carroll County Energy Facility and Cricket Valley Energy Center
in New York.
The project will be a catalyst for economic growth and
infrastructure improvement throughout Columbiana County. The company's Enterprise
Zone Agreement will provide money directly to local schools.
South Field Energy is one of two significant developments by
Advanced Power in the east Ohio
region. In conjunction with sister facility Carroll County Energy,
these projects represent a total investment of more than
$2 billion. Today marks the start of
the official groundbreaking and the project is on schedule to come
on line in mid-2021. For more information visit us at
www.southfieldenergy.com.
Advanced Power, which developed the South Field Energy project,
is a leading energy development company based in Boston, MA. Advanced Power has more than 7,000
megawatts in development, construction or operation in North America and Europe.
South Field Energy is an affiliate of Advanced Power, Bechtel,
Development Bank of Japan, ENEOS,
Kyushu Electric Power, NH-Amundi Asset Management, PIA Asset
Management, Shikoku Electric Power and Showa Shell Sekiyu.
Media: Jack Wollitz,
330-716-0731
jack@innismaggiore.com
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