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Lyon County gives first reading to resolution backing regional energy corridor
Summary
Representatives presented a 53‑mile Penrod energy corridor proposal and the fiscal court gave the measure a first reading; the presenter said Fort Campbell and industrial customers have expressed interest and construction could start this summer if funding holds. The resolution was read in summary form and supported by a motion and voice assent.
Tim Thomas, who identified himself as representing the Nimrod Regional Energy Agency, told the Lyon County fiscal court that the agency seeks local endorsements for a proposed Penrod (PREA) Energy Corridor, a roughly 53‑mile, minimum 16‑inch natural gas pipeline intended to serve industrial customers and to attract new heavy industry.
"We hope to begin construction this summer," Thomas said, adding that the project would tie to an existing pipeline near Lamasco, cross under Interstate 24 and proceed toward the Tennessee line and Guthrie…
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