King Plains wind project in Oklahoma

Overview

King Plains is sited in a rural area where large-scale energy projects bring much needed economic development, including short- and long-term employment as well as tax benefits to the local community. The project location is in North Central Oklahoma near the town of Garber. King Plains is currently in construction and will consist of 88 – GE 2.82 MW wind turbines along with associated access roads, and underground electrical collection system.

Location: Garfield & Noble Counties, Oklahoma
Status: Operational
COD: September 2020
Project MW: 248.2 MW
Customer: Walmart and Bekaert

Project Details

Real Estate

Over 15,000 acres of land under long-term lease, including all planned wind turbine, collection lines, and access roads
No overhead transmission line required

Interconnection

Generator Interconnection Agreement executed in August 2019
The Point of Interconnection will be the existing Sooner to Woodring 345 kV line.

Environment and Permitting

Environment

Full wildlife site characterization studies completed per U.S. Fish & Wildlife Land-Based Wind Energy Guidelines
No significant biological constraints identified
No incidental take or eagle take permits required

Permitting

No discretionary permits required
Ministerial permits for construction of project are currently being obtained
FFAA Determinations of No Hazard have been obtained. No discretionary permits required
Ministerial permits for construction of project are currently being obtained