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Thursday's groundbreaking of the Delta Blues Advanced Power
Station in Greenville, Mississippi, is a $1.2 billion investment
expected to be online in 2028, company officials said in a news
release. When fully operational, the plant will provide the
state a newer, cleaner and more attractive power source to
highlight when recruiting new industry and jobs to Mississippi,
the company said.
"Companies are looking for affordable, reliable and clean power
–- and today we’re proving that we can meet those needs. The
Delta Blues Advanced Power Station is leading a new era of power
generation in Mississippi, while using better technology to
drive sustainability and keep costs as low as possible for our
customers,” said Drew Marsh, Entergy chair and chief executive
officer.
The new facility will be equipped with a combined-cycle
combustion turbine and dual-fuel technology. While natural gas
is the primary resource, it will be designed to support blended
hydrogen to produce reliable energy while significantly reducing
carbon emissions, the company said.
Gov. Tate Reeves described the project as a “huge win” for
Greenville, Washington County and the state.
“Entergy has been an exceptional partner in growing our state’s
economy. This new plant ... is a great example of Mississippi’s
commitment to bringing reliable, available, and affordable
energy to our state’s residents and businesses,” he said.
“We are not just investing in Mississippi's energy future, we
are igniting a transformative opportunity for economic
development across the Delta,” U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson said.
“This project represents a commitment to cleaner, more efficient
energy solutions, but also represents a commitment to economic
development that will create jobs, stimulate local businesses,
and uplift our communities. By prioritizing sustainable energy,
we are ensuring that our communities thrive and that the
benefits of growth are felt by everyone.”
In addition to the groundbreaking, the company celebrated the
50th anniversary of the Gerald Andrus Steam Electric Station,
which will be retired when the new plant opens.
“By replacing the end-of-life gas generation with more clean and
efficient generation, Entergy Mississippi is ensuring customers
continue to have modern, reliable energy well into the future,”
the company said.
Entergy Mississippi is a subsidiary of New Orleans-based Entergy
Corporation, which provides electricity to 3 million customers
in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.
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