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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. Site Topics |
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Dominion Welcomes Virginia State Corporation Commission Approval of Virginia City Hybrid Energy Center. Read the news release. | |
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Dominion's Proposed Power Station Wins More Support from Southwest Virginia. Read the news release. | |
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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. | |
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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. | |
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Learn more about the Virginia City Hybrid Energy Center and clean-coal technology. Read our educational brochure. | |
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Supporters Urge SCC Approval of Dominion’s Advanced-Technology Power Station in Southwest Virginia. Read the news release. | |
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Comments of Barbara Altizer - Executive Director, Eastern Coal Council: View interview video. | |
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Comments of Skip Skinner - Wise County Administrator: View interview video. | |
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Project update from James K. Martin, 9/19/07 : (PDF) (Powerpoint - 2.7 mb) | |
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Virginia seeks approval for power station. Read the news release. | |
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Site chosen in Wise County for evaluation. Read the news release. |
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Presentations: (PDF - 2.15 mb) (Powerpoint - 3.80 mb) | |
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Comments of James K. Martin - VP Technical Services, Dominion. Read news conference remarks. | |
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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.
An artist's rendering of how the station might appear upon completion is available for viewing or download. Choose from low-resolution, medium-resolution or high-resolution versions.
