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Michael F. Easley
Governor
State of North Carolina
Office of the Governor
Governor's Press Office
State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001
(919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005
FAX (919) 733-5166
For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Cari Hepp/Andy Fisher
Date: August 27, 2001 Phone: (919) 733-5612/733-5082
GOV. EASLEY ANNOUNCES NEW INDUSTRY TO LOCATE TO GASTONIA Mirant to Invest $500 million in Gaston County
RALEIGH — Gov. Mike Easley today announced that Mirant, a Georgia-based company that develops a variety of energy projects, will develop a 1,200-megawatt, natural gas-fired power plant in Gastonia, generating $500 million in investment and creating 35 permanent jobs and as many as 300 temporary construction-related jobs.
“This investment, in an area that has suffered more than its fair share of hardships, will promote future economic growth,” said Easley. “We have to work hard to replace the textile jobs that we have lost in Gaston County and across the state.”
“This is good news for Gaston County and for North Carolina,” said Senator David Hoyle. “I am delighted to have Mirant join the state as a corporate citizen.”
Construction on the facility is scheduled to begin in early 2002, creating up to 300 construction jobs on the project. Commercial operation is expected to begin in summer 2004. The plant jobs created will be high-skill, full-time jobs.
“North Carolina’s energy needs continue to grow, and this site was specifically chosen because of its location in the rapidly developing Gastonia-Charlotte region and the I-85 corridor,” said David Rozier, chief executive officer of Mirant’s southern U.S. operations.
Mirant is headquartered in Atlanta, with 10,000 employees worldwide. The company is working closely with the N.C. Department of Commerce and the Gaston County Economic Development Commission to select the power plant site.
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| Title | Easley, Michael. Press Release, 2001-08-27, Gov. Easley Announces New Industry To Locate To Gastonia |
| Other Title | 2001-08-27, Gov. Easley Announces New Industry To Locate To Gastonia |
| Creator |
North Carolina. Office of the Governor Easley, Michael F., 1950- |
| Date | 2001-08-27 |
| Subjects |
Easley, Michael F., 1950- Governors--North Carolina Press releases--North Carolina |
| Time Period | (1990-current) Contemporary |
| Description | RALEIGH — Gov. Mike Easley today announced that Mirant, a Georgia-based company that develops a variety of energy projects, will develop a 1,200-megawatt, natural gas-fired power plant in Gastonia, generating $500 million in investment and creating 35 permanent jobs and as many as 300 temporary construction-related jobs. |
| Collection | Governor's Papers. Michael F. Easley. State Archives of North Carolina |
| Type | Text |
| Format | Press releases |
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| Full Text | Michael F. Easley Governor State of North Carolina Office of the Governor Governor's Press Office State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001 (919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005 FAX (919) 733-5166 For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Cari Hepp/Andy Fisher Date: August 27, 2001 Phone: (919) 733-5612/733-5082 GOV. EASLEY ANNOUNCES NEW INDUSTRY TO LOCATE TO GASTONIA Mirant to Invest $500 million in Gaston County RALEIGH — Gov. Mike Easley today announced that Mirant, a Georgia-based company that develops a variety of energy projects, will develop a 1,200-megawatt, natural gas-fired power plant in Gastonia, generating $500 million in investment and creating 35 permanent jobs and as many as 300 temporary construction-related jobs. “This investment, in an area that has suffered more than its fair share of hardships, will promote future economic growth,” said Easley. “We have to work hard to replace the textile jobs that we have lost in Gaston County and across the state.” “This is good news for Gaston County and for North Carolina,” said Senator David Hoyle. “I am delighted to have Mirant join the state as a corporate citizen.” Construction on the facility is scheduled to begin in early 2002, creating up to 300 construction jobs on the project. Commercial operation is expected to begin in summer 2004. The plant jobs created will be high-skill, full-time jobs. “North Carolina’s energy needs continue to grow, and this site was specifically chosen because of its location in the rapidly developing Gastonia-Charlotte region and the I-85 corridor,” said David Rozier, chief executive officer of Mirant’s southern U.S. operations. Mirant is headquartered in Atlanta, with 10,000 employees worldwide. The company is working closely with the N.C. Department of Commerce and the Gaston County Economic Development Commission to select the power plant site. ### |