Jumbo Hill wind project in Texas

Overview

Jumbo Hill is located adjacent to the border between New Mexico and Texas 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 site is surrounded by large ranch holdings and active oil and gas drilling associated with the Permian Basin

Location: Andrews County, Texas
Status: Operational
COD: April 2020
Project MW: 160 MW
Customer: Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty

Project Details

Real estate

Over 26,000 acres of land under long-term lease, including all planned wind turbine, collection lines, and access roads
2.5-mile overhead transmission line route required for project under easement

Interconnection

Generator Interconnection Agreement executed in June 2018
Point of Interconnection to tap the existing Andrews County South to Fullerton 138 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/operation of project are currently being obtained
FAA Determinations of No Hazard submitted for current layout