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Oglethorpe Power Announces Selection of Kiewit Subsidiary as EPC Partner for New 1,425-MW Combined-cycle Facility in Georgia

LCG, January 13, 2026--Oglethorpe Power today announced it has selected Kiewit Corporation through its subsidiary, The Industrial Company (TIC), as the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) partner for its new combined-cycle (CC), natural gas-fired power plant in Monroe County, Georgia. The new, 1,425-MW facility represents a capital investment of more than $3 billion. Commercial operation of the new generation capacity is planned to commence in 2029.

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Meta Announces Up to 6.6 GW of Nuclear Projects to Power American AI

LCG, January 9, 2026--Meta today announced new, landmark agreements that will (i) extend and expand the operation of three existing nuclear power plants and (ii) drive the development of advanced nuclear technology. Meta's new agreements with Vistra, TerraPower, and Oklo follow Meta's request for proposals (RFP) issued last month. Meta expects these projects to deliver up to 6.6 GW of new and existing clean nuclear energy by 2035.

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PPL to Build 540 Megawatt Plant Near Chicago

LCG, April 24, 2001PPL Corp. said yesterday it plans to build a 540 megawatt simple-cycle, natural gas-fueled power plant near the University Park suburb of Chicago, at a cost of about $305 million.

"Increased demand for electricity in many areas of the United States is triggering an urgent need fornew generation sources," said William F. Hecht, PPL chief executive.

The plant will be built in an industrial park with close access to natural gas and high-voltage transmission lines. It will use 12 combustion turbines to produce power and will be equipped with advanced emissions reduction equipment, PPL said.

During construction, the plant will provide up to 150 jobs, the company said. Commercial operation is expected to begin by the summer of next year.

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