Saturday, July 23, 2016
The shale gas boom in Ohio has fueled plans for six natural gas electric plants across the state.
The Columbus Dispatch reports that NTE Energy is planning a 1,000-megawatt plant in Circleville. Near Toledo, the Oregon Clean Energy Center is under construction. In Middletown, there’s a 475-megawatt power plant being built.
Building natural gas-fired power plants is favorable now as prices are affordable, and because coal-fired plants are aging and hard to keep in compliance with clean air laws, according to the source.
Read more: The Columbus Dispatch > Ohio’s shale natural gas spurs investment in building of plants
Related: Natural gas power plant proposed for Pickaway County – May 6, 2016
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