Argan, Inc. (NYSE: AGX) (“Argan” or the “Company”) announces that its wholly owned subsidiary, Gemma Power Systems (“Gemma”), received a notice to proceed on its previously announced engineering, procurement and construction (“EPC”) services contract with Sandow Lakes Energy Company, LLC (“SLEC”) of Rockdale, Texas, for a 1.2 GW ultra-efficient natural gas-fired plant in Lee County, Texas. This project has now been added to the Company’s project backlog and construction is expected to begin this summer, with an expected project completion date in 2028.
Charles E. Collins, IV, Chief Executive Officer of Gemma, commented, “We’re thrilled to move forward with SLEC on this major power project. Their strong development efforts set the stage for success, and we look forward to working together. Expanding power infrastructure is essential to meeting rising energy demands, and our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional results.”
About the 1.2 GW Power Project
The plant will be developed and owned by a SLEC subsidiary and will operate within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (“ERCOT”). This combined cycle power station will consist of two Siemens Energy SGT6-9000HL gas turbines, among the most technologically advanced turbines in the world, featuring high power output, excellent fuel efficiency, and the capability to operate on hydrogen with only minor modifications to the equipment. These turbines can provide reliable power generation to the region while supporting decarbonization goals. The combined cycle power station will be located near a 24-inch tap off the Matterhorn Natural Gas Pipeline.
