The following information is provided to help better understand the proposal by Nevco to build a power plant in Sevier County.

Who: Nevco Energy Company is the sponsor of the project. Nevco is a Nevada corporation with corporate headquarters in Bountiful, Utah.  The majority of Nevco’s staff call Utah home, several are natives.

What: The proposed project is the Sevier Power Project, (“SPC”), a  270 MW gross (250 MW net), coal-fired power generation facility, which will use state-of-the-art clean coal technology.

From what we understand, the term “clean coal technology” refers to an entire program that involves research and development.  An Internet search using those terms will reveal several web sites with more information about the concept and activities.

Where: It will be located near Sigurd, Utah.  Currently, the existing site encompasses 162 acres near Highway 89.

When: Once Nevco Energy receives the appropriate permits, it will take about 3-4 years before the power plant will be completely operational.

Why:  To meet Utah’s growing energy needs and to assist Sevier County in its economic development. Utah solutions for Utah’s needs!

Expected Emissions: The emissions from the SPC will have no significant impact on the health and general welfare of the citizens of Sevier County.  The project is subject to the 1977 Clean Air Act, (as amended in 1990).  The SPC will provide needed power without changing the existing environment of Sevier County or Utah.

Economic Impact:  The SPC will have a tremendous positive impact on the area.  It will provide jobs, tax revenues, and opportunities to retain families in Sevier County as well as provide a new industry that will help diversify the existing economic base in the area without negatively impacting the lifestyle of those who live there.

Fuel Supply: The project is expected to use approximately 940,000 tons of coal per year.  Deliveries will be scheduled over daytime hours during the five working days a week.  It will require approximately 75 coal trucks with pups a day to supply the coal and limestone for the facility.  The trucks will use the current highway route.

Stack Height: The stack height has been engineered to be 462.5 feet (141 meters) above ground and will be equipped with continuous emission monitoring devices to accurately measure and record the emissions from the facility.   The height of the stack provides for dispersion of emissions.  For comparison, the three Hunter stacks are each 600 feet (183 meters) and the IPP stacks are 712 feet (217 meters).

Water: Because of the air-cooled technology utilized in the construction of the facility, it will use less water than it takes to farm a fifty-acre parcel for a year.  It is estimated that the plant will consume approximately 87 gallons of water a minute and is expected to operate approximately 8400 hours per year.

Estimated Costs: $350 million

For more information, please contact the Nevco Energy Company at 801-298-5000.