Nevada Geothermal Power has celebrated the completion of the plant and at the event, it was also presented with certificates from various government offices including a certificate of achievement from Governor Jim Gibbons, presented by deputy chief of staff, Lynn Hettrick, a letter of support from senator Harry Reid, read by Matthew Tuma, the regional representative, a senatorial certificate of congratulations from senator John Ensign, presented by rural director, Kevin Kirkeby and a certificate of special congressional recognition from congressman Dean Heller, presented by district representative, Ryan Cherry.

“This a very exciting and celebratory time for NGP,” said Brian Fairbank, president and chief executive officer. “With this substantial milestone, we will now focus on an aggressive development program of building out Blue Mountain and our other three projects — Pumpernickel, Crump Geyser and Black Warrior.”