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Pennsylvania coal plant to transform into 4.5GW gas-powered plant

The former Homer City generating station in the US state of Pennsylvania, once the state’s largest coal-burning power plant, is to be redeveloped into a 4.5GW natural gas-powered power plant named Homer City Energy Campus.

Developed by Homer City Redevelopment, the project will support the rising power demand from AI and high-performance computing sectors.

With an initial capital investment exceeding $10bn, the project represents Pennsylvania’s most significant investment in power infrastructure and site readiness.

Read more in Power Technology here.

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