[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 33 (Wednesday, March 22, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E378]
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                 HONORING MIDLAND COGENERATION VENTURE

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                             HON. DAVE CAMP

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 22, 2000

  Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Midland Cogeneration 
Venture, which is celebrating its 10th Anniversary.
  Located in Midland, Michigan, the Midland Cogeneration Venture was 
established in 1987 and operates a natural gas-fired combined-cycle 
Cogeneration facility. For ten years, the facility has served the 
community and helped build a better Midland. The facility commenced 
commercial operation in 1990 with a capacity of about 1,370 megawatts 
of electricity and approximately 1.5 million pounds of processed steam 
per hour. The Midland Cogeneration Venture continues to sell 
electricity under long-term contracts for more than 1,300 megawatts of 
electrical capacity.
  Electricity and energy generating permeate every part of our daily 
lives. The Midland Cogeneration Venture utilized natural gas to produce 
electricity and process steam and is the largest facility of its kind 
in the United States. It represents a unique partnership and is 
responsible for meeting the community's needs. Through this 
partnership, local companies have helped build a solid foundation which 
not only provides power to the community and jobs, but which also helps 
make Midland a better place to live.
  Mr. Speaker, for ten years the city of Midland and the surrounding 
areas have benefitted from the Midland Cogeneration Venture. Moreover, 
under Mr. James Kevra's guidance, the facility has enjoyed tremendous 
success. I look forward to another successful decade in the years to 
come.
  Mr. Speaker, I know you will join me in congratulating the Midland 
Cogeneration Venture and its employees on its successful operation over 
the last ten years.

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