Abraxas Power Corp. Submits Environmental Assessment for Green Energy Hub Project in Newfoundland & Labrador
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- EVREC, a subsidiary of Abraxas Power Corp., has submitted an Environmental Assessment Registration for a Green Energy Hub project in the Botwood area of Newfoundland & Labrador.
- The project aims to include a 3.5 GW onshore wind project with hydrogen and ammonia production, expecting to generate up to 200,000 tons of green hydrogen and 1,000,000 tons of green ammonia annually for global markets.
- EVREC's total capital investment is projected to be CAD$12 billion, with significant economic benefits including boosting provincial GDP by $7.8 billion, creating high-skilled job opportunities, and contributing to tax revenues for municipal, provincial, and federal governments.
- Abraxas Power Corp. is focused on decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors and has a track record of delivering large-scale development projects across various disciplines, including renewable power and storage, hydrogen and ammonia production, and industrial projects.
Abraxas Power Corp. and its subsidiary, Exploits Valley Renewable Energy Corporation (EVREC), have submitted the Environmental Assessment Registration for a Green Energy Hub project in the Botwood area of Newfoundland & Labrador. The project, awarded access to over 300 square kilometers of crown lands, will feature a 3.5 GW onshore wind project along with hydrogen and ammonia production, targeting annual outputs of 200,000 tons of green hydrogen and 1,000,000 tons of green ammonia for export. EVREC's capital investment is estimated at CAD$12 billion, offering significant economic benefits including boosting provincial GDP, creating job opportunities, and contributing to tax revenues. Abraxas Power Corp. emphasizes the importance of community partnership and economic growth through sustainable energy projects, highlighting the potential for job creation and economic stability in the region. The company's focus on energy transition and commitment to decarbonization is evident in its portfolio of large-scale development projects, underscoring its role in transforming the global energy industry towards sustainability.
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