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Biomass Power Plant Go-ahead for Nacogdoches
TEXAS - Austin City Council in Texas has unanimously approved a $2.3 billion biomass power plant to be built in Sacul, Nacogdoches County.
Using wood waste as fuel, the 100-megawatt biomass plant will be the largest of its kind and operated by Nacogdoches Power LLC.
Texas Representative Wayne Christian said: "I am very pleased that the 20 year contract was approved.
"As a new source of economic development for East Texas, the power plant will spur a revitalization of our logging and timber industry. Additionally, it will create many jobs both during construction and for full-time operation. This project brings one of the largest economic developments in the history of Nacogdoches County."
Construction could start by February 2009 with the expectation of the plant opening in 2012. Once in operation, the plant could run 365 days a year and will provide a renewable source of energy for the state.
"I applaud the efforts of many District 9 residents including Judge Joe English and Judy McDonald," Representative Christian added.
"It was a pleasure to partner with them and Tony Callendrello of Nacogdoches Power to promote the plant to the Legislature and Public Utility Commission, and I thank them for their dedication in helping hard-working Texans provide for their families.
"I look forward to seeing the positive impact that the power plant will have on Nacogdoches County and our East Texas region in the years to come."
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