Innovative energy solutions for the
tri-state region
Tenaska is excited to expand our development work in the tri-state region, adding a natural gas-fueled power plant in Ohio to our plans for a carbon capture and storage (CCS) hub in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
We’ve always considered CCS to be an enabler — as an emissions solution for existing industry and as an attractor for new business investment. Tenaska’s robust development experience allows us to propel this concept and meet a growing need for new sources of reliable power generation.
Our team looks forward to continued work with landowners, leaders and communities to make the Tri-State Energy Hub — and its many benefits — a reality!
Proposed Tri-State Energy Hub
Tenaska has been active in six counties across Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia since 2022, promoting CCS as a management solution for carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions while also compensating landowners for subsurface rights. Applications have been submitted for 30 CO2 injection wells across the footprint.
The proposed natural gas-fueled power plant will be located within the CCS project, on land we’ve secured in Saline Township, Jefferson County, Ohio. As currently envisioned, the combined-cycle facility would be able to generate up to 1,700 megawatts, enough to reliably power approximately 1.7 million homes.
Tenaska maintains the flexibility to fully integrate the power plant and the CCS hub, or to advance these independently.
Project technology
More information about each part of the project is available here:
Power generation
Carbon capture & storage
Benefiting the tri-state economy
The Tri-State Energy Hub would generate significant economic benefits for landowners and communities across the region during construction and operation, including jobs, landowner payments, tax revenue and opportunities for contractors and vendors.
Project timeline
A thorough permitting process
There are many local, state and federal permits needed for the Tri-State Energy Hub to come to fruition.
Of note, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will need to issue a Class VI permit for the CCS wells in Ohio and Pennsylvania, with the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection issuing in that state. As part of that process, the permitting agency conducts a detailed technical and environmental review to ensure the proposed well sites meet all requirements for the safe, long-term storage of carbon dioxide. The permitting agency will first issue a permit to construct the project, then we will need to further demonstrate the built project is sound before receiving a permit to operate.
For the natural gas plant, the Ohio Power Siting Board will need to issue a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need, and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency will need to issue air and water permits. Ongoing monitoring and compliance will ensure the facility meets established standards intended to protect human health and the environment.
Other permits will cover wetlands, wildlife, stormwater, pipeline routing, road use and more.
Focus on safety
Safety is a top priority at Tenaska. We work hard to design facilities that are protective of employees, residents and the environment. This has been demonstrated through the safe operation of the entire Tenaska fleet. We have received numerous accolades from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the National Safety Council.
Our facilities comply with all applicable state and federal regulations, many of which are intended to protect human health and the environment.
Project updates
Visit our news page to read the latest updates about the Tri-State Energy Hub.