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
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