FutureGen sites vie for global energy debut
The FutureGen project narrows to 12 sites with Texas and Illinois offering large incentives while Ohio, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania bid with coal and power partners. States compete for one finalist who will host a 275 megawatt plant aimed at capturing carbon dioxide for underground storage.
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Samuel Bodman
FutureGen
St. Louis
Peabody Energy Corp
U.S
John Grasser
Energy Department
Office of Fossil Energy
Alliance
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Kentucky
Pennsylvania
FutureGen project eyed as prototype for pollution free power
A planned billion dollar plant to generate 275 megawatts from coal with IGCC tech aims to nearly eliminate air pollution and convert wastes into useful products. Illinois leads among states. site chosen next year with operation by 2012, potential peak construction roles up to 1300. Major alliance includes Peabody Energy, AEP, Anglo American, BHP Billiton, Huaneng, Consol, Foundation Coal, Kennecott, Southern Co.
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FutureGen
Texas
Illinois
Bush
U.S
States woo FutureGen with big incentive packages
Texas offers 20 million to support FutureGen development and infrastructure. Illinois provides 17 million in grants plus 15 million in sales tax exemptions and 50 million in below market loans. Ohio pledges up to 164 million in grants loans and infrastructure support. Kentucky offers 215 acres of free land and 2.4 million in incentives. West Virginia has 387 acres of state land. Wyoming extends over 30 million in incentives plus 640 acres valued at about 900 thousand. North Dakota has not disclosed enticements.
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FutureGen Alliance
Meigs
Tuscarawas
Ohio
Mark Shanahan
Ohio Air Quality Development Authority
Texas
FutureGen
Michael Williams
Congress
West Virginia
Wyoming
North Dakota
Kentucky
Henderson County
Green
Ohio Rivers
Peabody Energy
FutureGen Industrial Alliance
Columbus
Major coal, energy players named in international groups
Australia’s BHP Billiton Ltd, China Huaneng Group, Pittsburgh-based Consol Energy Inc, Maryland-based Foundation Coal Holdings Inc, Wyoming-based Kennecott Energy Co, and Atlanta-based utility Southern Co are listed as entities in ongoing energy sector discussions and collaborations across regions. The note highlights cross-border involvement among major producers and utilities shaping coal and power markets.
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FutureGen Industrial Alliance
St. Louis
Australia
BHP Billiton Ltd
China
Huaneng Group
Consol Energy Inc
Foun
Dation Coal Holdings Inc
Kennecott Energy Co
Utility
Southern Co
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