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Chesapeake Utilities Corporation Commences Operation of Eight Flags Energy combined heat and power Plant
AMELIA ISLAND, Fla.,
The CHP plant began generating electricity in June and began producing steam in July. Rayonier Performance Fibers ("Rayonier"), a subsidiary of Rayonier Advanced Materials, is buying the steam for use in its cellulose specialties production facility, a pulp and paper mill. Capturing the thermal energy improves overall efficiency, generates savings and provides environmental benefits.
The CHP plant generates approximately 20 MW of base load power, producing enough electricity to meet 50 percent of
"We're happy to report that the Eight Flags Energy CHP Plant is officially in service, providing opportunities across our business units to deliver more value to our customers and shareholders," said
The Eight Flags Energy CHP Plant operates with a Solar Turbines Titan 250 gas turbine generator set coupled with a Rentech heat recovery steam generator. CR Meyer led the construction of the facility, which took approximately 115,000 hours and employed nearly 100 workers. The plant's operations also yielded several new, full-time jobs.
"The Eight Flags Energy CHP Plant project was well executed on all fronts," added
The plant is expected to generate
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Rayonier Advanced Materials, Inc. is the leading global supplier of high-purity, cellulose specialties products, a natural polymer for the chemical industry. Working closely with its customers, the company engineers natural polymeric chemical chains to create dozens of customized high-purity performance fibers at its plants in
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For more information, contact:
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
302.734.6022
bcooper@chpk.com
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