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LCG, April 15, 2025--Matrix Renewables announced today the successful commissioning of the Pleasant Valley Solar 1 power generation facility in Ada County, Idaho. The 200-MWac solar facility includes a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) that was secured through negotiation with Meta and Idaho Power. Matrix Renewables states the facility is the largest operational solar facility in Idaho Power's system. Sundt Renewables, the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services provider, completed construction of the project on March 2nd.
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LCG, April 9, 2025--Duke Energy announced yesterday its submission of a subsequent license renewal (SLR) application to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for the Robinson Nuclear Plant, a 759-MW nuclear unit located near Hartsville, South Carolina. The application requests extending the plant's operations for an additional 20 years.
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Industry News
Atmos to Acquire Mississippi Valley Gas
LCG, Sept. 25, 2001-- Atmos Energy Corp. said yesterday it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Mississippi Valley Gas Company, a privately held natural gas utility, for $150 million, half in cash and half in stock. Atmos also will assume outstanding debt of approximately $45 million.Mississippi Valley Gas, based in Jackson, Miss., is the state's largest gas utility, serving about 261,500 customers. Residential customers account for 89 percent of the utility's customer base and for 46 percent of its revenues. Jackson is the largest urban area served.The company operates a 5,500-mile distribution system and 335 miles of transmission pipeline. It also owns two underground gas storage facilities in northeast Mississippi, with a combined working gas capacity of 2.05 billion cubic feet."Mississippi Valley Gas will fit well into the growing Atmos system," said Robert W. Best, Atmos chief executive. "By expanding into Mississippi, Atmos will enhance its position in the Southeastern United States and will gain the advantages of a strong operating utility, additional gas-storage facilities and the goodwill from Mississippi Valley Gas' reputation for providing excellent customer service."Mississippi Valley Gas will continue to operate as a separate Atmos subsidiary and will keep its Jackson headquarters, the company said."As a result of successfully acquiring companies like Mississippi Valley Gas," Best said, "Atmos has more than doubled in size during the past four years. We are proud of our record of not only adding profitable assets to our utility system, but also maintaining our customers' trust and satisfaction."
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