Largest U.S. gas-fired power plant to support Pennsylvania data centers
A $10 B project at the retired Homer City site will provide 4.5 GW of power to support data centers and local grid demands, with emissions reduced by 60 %.
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USA, Pennsylvania: Homer City Redevelopment and Kiewit Power Constructors have announced plans to build the largest gas-fired power plant in the U.S. at the site of the retired Homer City coal plant in Pennsylvania. The $10 B project aims to generate up to 4.5 GW of power, primarily to support a new data center campus and local grid demand.
The plant, located about 50 miles east of Pittsburgh, is expected to use hydrogen-enabled gas-fired turbines supplied by GE Vernova, with the first deliveries set for 2026. The facility is anticipated to start producing power by 2027, with a significant reduction in emissions, about 60 % lower per MWh compared to the previous coal-fired plant.
The project is backed by Knighthead Capital Management and will be supplied by the Texas Eastern gas pipeline system. A $5 M state grant will support the construction of an interconnection between the power plant and the pipeline. Additionally, the plant is expected to provide electricity to thousands of homes in the region.
This venture comes amid increasing energy demands, particularly from data centers, which are expected to consume a substantial portion of the U.S. electricity grid in the coming years.
Source: Utility Dive
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