Mattoon wins FutureGen plant site in Illinois
Mattoon Illinois won the FutureGen site over Tuscola and two Texas towns Jewett and Penwell in a decision hailed as a major east central Illinois economic boost. The $18 billion project aims to burn coal with carbon capture and storage, creating hundreds of jobs and requiring seismic surveys, water and infrastructure work, with construction targeted to begin in 2009 and operation by 2012.
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Jewett officials look to the future with futuregen hopes
Texas towns Jewett and Penwell sought a prototype near zero emissions coal plant, backed by state funds and local support totaling hundreds of thousands. Mattoon Illinois won the bid, with Jewett’s coordinator stating the work remains a strong foundation for future Texas zero emissions projects using lignite coal and pet coke. U.S. Rep Joe Barton expressed disappointment at Jewett not being chosen.
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Clean Coal Technology Council
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A Closer Look at Mattoon Illinois FutureGen Site
A closer look at Mattoon Illinois describes the town that landed FutureGen the 445 billion prototype coal fired power plant developers promise will be nearly pollution free. The piece notes Mattoon about 180 miles south of Chicago with a population around 18 000. Pros include proximity to coal reserves and major infrastructure while the main con is the large local population near the site raising chemical release risk concerns.
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