A rendering of Ameren Missouri’s proposed Big Hollow Energy Center (click for larger version)
State regulators have approved Ameren Missouri's Big Hollow Energy Center, a dual-facility project featuring an 800-megawatt natural gas plant and a 400-megawatt battery storage system. Located at the former Rush Island coal site (Jefferson County, MO), the project leverages existing grid infrastructure to meet surging electricity demand driven by new data centers. While antis raise empty environmental concerns regarding methane emissions, Ameren emphasizes that the battery component supports carbon-free goals for major clients like Google. And yes, there is a direct connection to the Marcellus/Utica.
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