EmberClear Announces the Good Spring NGCC1 Power Plant is in Due Diligence Phase
CALGARY, June 10, 2013 /CNW/ - EmberClear Corp. (TSXV: EMB) ("EmberClear" or the "Company") is pleased to announce its subsidiary, Future Power PA Inc. ("FPPI"), is in due diligence for obtaining financing for the 330 MW natural gas combined cycle ("NGCC") electricity power plant (the "Project") in Good Spring, Pennsylvania.
The marketing process to attract equity holders was launched in March and resulted in several proposals to complete financing requirements in order to begin construction. The Company and its financial advisors reviewed the leading proposals and have started the detailed due diligence with investment grade buyers.
"We have made much progress towards bringing this state of the art power generation asset to the community. Directly following due diligence, we expect to establish the other aspects of financing to begin construction. Since Good Spring NGCC 1 is one of the first new natural gas supplied plants to take advantage of the new American revolution in shale gas production, we see a trend for reliable lower emissions power starting in this country," said Nick Cohen, Chief Operating Officer.
Recent market trends continue with reductions of coal-based power and the rise of new, more efficient natural gas-based power. "It's no surprise that developers have found the sweet spot in the market to be natural gas projects. The geography surrounding Good Spring NGCC 1 is a fundamental intersection of natural gas pipelines and relatively strong power prices. The Mid-Atlantic Area Council ("MAAC") zone of Pennsylvania Light & Power ("PPL") has a unique pricing advantage for suppliers and we sit right in the middle of this premium market," stated Nick Cohen. "We expect this to be beneficial for consumers of all types as we help stabilize the grid with reliable, base-load power."
Modern gas plants in the Marcellus area of the PJM grid system are expected to operate more hours per year than less efficient and older power plants built in the past. The Good Spring NGCC1 plant efficiency and lower environmental impact helps the plant's competitive position in this marketplace and improves the likelihood the plant will operate at or closer to its maximum potential.
About EmberClear
EmberClear is a global energy development company specializing in low-emission energy projects. The Company is primarily focussed on natural gas in the United States as an input to create electricity, industrial chemicals and transportation fuels. We utilize our proven expertise in permitting, site-control, and engineering feasibility to create turnkey projects with contracted returns suitable for long-term owners and operators of long-life capital assets. EmberClear's shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the trading symbol "EMB".
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