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BluEarth Renewables, through its subsidiary, BER Hand Hills Wind LP, (BluEarth) has announced the signing of a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Shell Energy North America (Canada), Inc. (Shell Energy). The PPA will directly support the construction of the 130 MW Hand Hills Wind Project, located northeast of Drumheller, Alberta, Canada. Under the terms of the PPA, Shell Energy will purchase the electricity and associated emission offsets from 100 MW of the project’s capacity. The project is anticipated to achieve commercial operations in late 2022.
“Shell is leading the way to become a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050, in step with society,” said Grant Arnold, President & CEO of BluEarth. “We are thrilled to work with the company on its journey to address climate change and offset greenhouse gas emissions.”