The company said that the power plant is totally constructed, owned and operated by Phoenix Energy.

The Merced project received permission for parallel testing to the grid that will allow Merced to connect to the grid on its own.

The company said that the parallel testing for final status will be completed in approximately 30 days following which a conversion from genset to syngas will take place.

The initial testing takes place using propane and then converts over to syngas while the final air testing will take place in approximately 90 days.

The process for applying for the 30% cash grant can begin once testing is complete.