A reclaimed surface coal mine site in Wise County, Va.,
has been chosen for final evaluation for a clean coal power station. This Web
site features details and updates on this initiative. Contact
us if you need additional information or have questions.
Be sure to view our print ad (right) to learn seven important facts about our proposed station. Click on the ad to enlarge it. Additional radio and print ads also are available on our advertising page.
Show your support for the Virginia
City Hybrid Energy Center by submitting
a letter to Governor
Kaine.
Dominion Welcomes Virginia State Corporation Commission Approval of Virginia City Hybrid Energy Center. Read
the news release.
Dominion's Proposed Power Station Wins More Support from Southwest Virginia. Read
the news release.
Alternative Generating Technology Assessment for the Virginia
City Hybrid Energy Center, presented by Dominion to the Virginia Dept. of Environmental Quality. Read
the report, or view a summary of the report.
Proposed conversion of Bremo Power Station from coal to natural gas depends on the Virginia
City Hybrid Energy Center entering service. Read
the news release.
A Virginia
City site near St. Paul, Va., has been selected for the project.
The
Virginia City site meets the major criteria for the project to proceed,
including an adequate fuel and water supply, electrical transmission
requirements, construction logistics and minimal environmental impact.
Engineering, Procurement and Construction Contract
On February 23, 2007, The
Shaw Group Inc. was
awarded an engineering, procurement and construction contract by Dominion to
begin preliminary engineering and major equipment selection for the project.
The Virginia City site is in Wise County,
near St. Paul, Va. (click
to enlarge)
The preliminary scope of the agreement includes a development phase to perform
engineering, finalize major equipment selections and complete final cost estimates.
Upon completion of a successful development phase and after obtaining necessary
state and regulatory approvals, Shaw would continue with engineering, procurement
and construction activities.
CFB Technology
Advanced circulating
fluidized bed technology is proven clean-coal technology that also enables
the using of run-of-mine coal, waste coal and renewable energy sources, such
as wood waste. CFB technology combined with modern post-combustion controls
has low emissions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, particulate matter and
mercury. This technology is compatible with the need to be able to use a wide
variety of fuels available in the region and compatible with the requirement
to construct and operate a facility in an environmentally responsible manner
that minimizes overall impact to air, water and land resources.
Local Benefits
The 585-megawatt project would create 800
jobs during construction as well as 75 at the station and 350 mining jobs once
the station is operating. It would also add significantly to local tax revenue
and be a boost to the local economy. The station, upon completion, would provide
clean, reliable and economic electricity for Virginia families and businesses.
Station Rendering
An artist's rendering of how the station might
appear upon completion is available for viewing or download. Choose low-resolution
or high-resolution (2.74
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