BP Wind Energy Executives Welcome Congressman Canseco and Local Elected Officials to Dedication of Newest Wind Farm in Texas

BP Wind Energy executives today welcomed special guests including Congressman Francisco "Quico" Canseco, landowners, local elected officials and community leaders to a dedication ceremony to mark the full commercial operation of the Sherbino 2 Wind Farm in Pecos County, West Texas. The 150 megawatt (MW) wind farm is owned and operated 100 percent by BP, and will generate enough electricity to power 45,000 average American homes.

 

Congressman Canseco commented: "We need an all-of-the-above energy strategy, especially when hard working American families are being hurt by increasing gas prices. We can create a lot of energy right here in Texas and projects like the Sherbino 2 Wind Farm will ensure that we don’t miss opportunities to make America more energy independent."

 

Located on a 20,000-acre site some 30 miles east of Fort Stockton, the Sherbino 2 Wind Farm utilizes 60 Clipper Windpower C-96 wind turbines each with a rated capacity of 2.5 MW. Approximately 250 workers were employed during peak construction of the facility and some 12 permanent workers are employed to monitor and maintain the wind farm now that it is operational.

 

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