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Nevada Geothermal Power Inc. (NGP) owns a 100% interest in the 49.5 MW Blue Mountain 'Faulkner 1' geothermal power project located in Humboldt County, Northern Nevada. The property covers 11,126.46 acres (17.4 square miles), located 21 miles (34 km) from the state electrical transmission grid.
NGP's 'Faulkner 1' geothermal power plant was placed in service October 12, 2009, four months ahead of schedule.
NGP also has a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement for up to 49.5 MW gross of geothermal power at Blue Mountain with NV Energy (formerly Nevada Power Company).
"The Power is on!"
Blue Mountain Highlights
- NGP's nameplate capacity 49.5 MW Blue Mountain 'Faulkner 1' geothermal power plant was placed in service on October 12, 2009, four months ahead of schedule
- Tests indicate capacity can be increased
- 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with NV Energy for all of the electricity at 'Faulkner 1'
- Resource potential of 100 MW
- 21 miles of electric transmission line owned by NGP, 120kV transmission line will accommodate future build-out
- First of geothermal developers to receive an ITC grant ($57.9M)
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