CALGARY, March 14, 2013 /CNW/ - EmberClear Corp. (TSXV: EMB) ("EmberClear" or the "Company") is pleased to announce its subsidiary, Future Power PA Inc. ("FPPI"), has begun the process of obtaining equity financing for the 330 MW natural gas combined cycle ("NGCC") electricity power plant (the "Project") in Good Spring, Pennsylvania.
Being developed within the largest electricity market in the United States, the Project benefits from the expanding production and infrastructure for natural gas in the local Marcellus Shale area. Recently issued emission requirements have resulted in a trend to de-commission older and smaller coal based power plants in the Project's geography. This positions the Project to be more competitive and to capture the maximum amount of energy revenue possible.
EmberClear plans to utilize the latest high efficiency turbines and the abundant mine water for maximum operating output. The beneficial use of the acid mine water improves local streams and watersheds. Further configuration and resource optimization has increased the total facility's production by 10% to 330 MW. The conclusion of the equity financing process is a necessary step towards construction and delivery of power by 2016.
"EmberClear expects the Good Spring NGCC 1 Power Plant to be one of the most efficient generators in the market allowing high utilization and the best possible pricing premiums," stated Nick Cohen, Chief Operating Officer. "We are pleased to see the market respond so positively to our offering."
When construction begins for Good Spring NGCC 1, it could employ approximately 500 workers for two years, culminating in dozens of full-time positions for plant operations. The economic impact to the surrounding area is expected to be more than $1 billion over 15 years.
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".
For more information please visit www.emberclear.com.
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SOURCE: EmberClear Corp.
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