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OCI Energy pitches 100-megawatt 'Triune Solar' near Groveton; company outlines tax-abatement steps
Summary
Developers from OCI Energy presented a proposal for a 100‑megawatt Triune Solar project about 4 miles south of Groveton, estimating a $100 million investment, 800–950 leased acres, and a possible 2029 construction start; consultants outlined reinvestment-zone and pilot-payment abatement options and public-notice requirements.
Representatives from OCI Energy and consultant Cummings Westlake LLC briefed the Trinity County Commissioners Court on Dec. 9 about a proposed 100‑megawatt solar project called Triune Solar located roughly 4 miles south of Groveton.
"It's going to be a 100 megawatt solar project," Joshua Richardson of OCI Energy said, and estimated the investment at "a 100,000,000 or more." He said the company expects to use roughly 800 acres for construction and has a lease area of about 950 acres, though not all leased land will be developed.
Steven Beidak, the consultant who introduced the tax‑abatement discussion,…
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