BP Moves Into Full Construction of Phase Two of Fowler Ridge Wind Farm In Indiana
Largest wind farm in Midwest to be expanded
BP Wind Energy announced today that it has moved into full construction of a second phase of the Fowler Ridge Wind Farm in Benton County, Indiana. Phase two of the project will have a capacity of 200 megawatts (MW) and is expected to be online in the first quarter of 2010. When complete, the second phase of the wind farm will generate enough carbon-free electricity to power approximately 60,000 average American homes.
Located some 90 miles northwest of Indianapolis, the Fowler Ridge II Wind Farm will utilize 133 GE SLE wind turbine generators, each with a rated capacity of 1.5 MW. The balance of plant contract for the 17,000-acre site has been awarded to Mortenson Construction of Minneapolis. The project is expected to employ some 400 people on-site during peak construction.
"Today marks another significant investment commitment by BP Wind Energy as we continue to build out our wind portfolio," says John Graham, President, BP Wind Energy. "Wind power is a key component of delivering a diverse and adequate energy supply and is one of America's most plentiful and important low-carbon resources. We are pleased to be expanding the Fowler Ridge Wind Farm and once more to be working in the community of Benton County, adds Graham.
The power from phase two of the project has been sold under four long-term contracts, each contract for 50 MW. Three contracts have been signed with operating units of American Electric Power and one contract with Vectren Energy Delivery of Indiana.
Notes to Editors:
Other BP wind projects in the U.S.
Cedar Creek, Colorado: : In January 2008, Babcock & Brown and BP announced full commercial operation of the Cedar Creek wind farm in Weld County, Colorado. The 300.5 MW wind-power facility utilizes 274 wind turbines and was delivered on time, on budget and without a single lost time incident during its construction. Power from the project will be sold under a long-term contract to the Public Service Company of Colorado, a subsidiary of Xcel Energy Inc.
Other BP wind projects in the U.S.
Cedar Creek, Colorado: : In January 2008, Babcock & Brown and BP announced full commercial operation of the Cedar Creek wind farm in Weld County, Colorado. The 300.5 MW wind-power facility utilizes 274 wind turbines and was delivered on time, on budget and without a single lost time incident during its construction. Power from the project will be sold under a long-term contract to the Public Service Company of Colorado, a subsidiary of Xcel Energy Inc.
Edom Hills, California: : The wind project commenced commercial operations in September 2008. Located in the San Gorgonio Pass, California the wind farm was a re-powering project of an existing 11 MW wind energy facility which saw 139 windmatics replaced with 8 Clipper Liberty 2.5 MW turbines increasing the power to 20 MW. There is an existing power purchase agreement with Southern California Edison.
Flat Ridge I, Kansas: : Located in Barber County approximately 60 miles south and west of Wichita, the project became operational in March 2009. Phase I utilizes 40 Clipper 2.5 MW wind turbines producing 100 MW of clean energy. BP Wind Energy's 50 MW of the electrical power from the wind farm has been sold to Westar Energy under a long-term power purchase agreement and the remaining 50 MW are owned by Westar Energy. BP operates the full 100 MW.
Flat Ridge I, Kansas: : Located in Barber County approximately 60 miles south and west of Wichita, the project became operational in March 2009. Phase I utilizes 40 Clipper 2.5 MW wind turbines producing 100 MW of clean energy. BP Wind Energy's 50 MW of the electrical power from the wind farm has been sold to Westar Energy under a long-term power purchase agreement and the remaining 50 MW are owned by Westar Energy. BP operates the full 100 MW.
Fowler Ridge I, Indiana: : Located in Benton County about 90 miles northwest of Indianapolis, the project became operational in March 2009. The first phase utilizes 222 wind turbines - 182 Vestas V-82 1.65 MW turbines and 40 Clipper C-96 2.5 MW turbines - producing 400 MW of clean energy. BP and Dominion are partners for 301 MW of phase one, with BP retaining sole ownership of 99 MW.
Sherbino I, Texas: : The wind farm became commercially operational in October 2008. Located some 40 miles east of Fort Stockton in Pecos County, Texas the project is a joint venture between BP and NRG Energy. Phase I utilizes 50 Vestas 3 MW wind turbine generators. Power produced from phase I will be delivered into the Electricity Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) transmission system and sold on the wholesale power market.
Silver Star I, Texas: : The 60 MW Silver Star I wind farm located 80 miles southwest of the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area became operational on September 24, 2008. The project utilizes 24 Clipper Windpower 2.5 MW Liberty turbines and is owned 85% by BP Wind Energy and 15% by Clipper Windpower.
Sherbino I, Texas: : The wind farm became commercially operational in October 2008. Located some 40 miles east of Fort Stockton in Pecos County, Texas the project is a joint venture between BP and NRG Energy. Phase I utilizes 50 Vestas 3 MW wind turbine generators. Power produced from phase I will be delivered into the Electricity Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) transmission system and sold on the wholesale power market.
Silver Star I, Texas: : The 60 MW Silver Star I wind farm located 80 miles southwest of the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area became operational on September 24, 2008. The project utilizes 24 Clipper Windpower 2.5 MW Liberty turbines and is owned 85% by BP Wind Energy and 15% by Clipper Windpower.
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About BP Wind Energy/BP America: : BP Wind Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of BP, one of the world's leading energy companies. BP Wind Energy is one of the leading wind developers in the U.S. with a wind portfolio that includes the opportunity to develop almost 100 projects and a potential total generating capacity of 20,000 megawatts (MW). BP Wind Energy has over 1,000 MW in commercial operation and more than 1,000 MW in an advanced stage of development.
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