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Bechtel outlines 565‑MW 'Padre' solar project in San Patricio County, seeks local permits
Summary
Bechtel representatives described a two‑phase, 565‑megawatt solar project (Coppano and Port Bay), said leases are 30‑year terms with two 10‑year options, outlined permitting and road‑improvement plans and noted the site must be restored under state code at project end.
Representatives from Bechtel told San Patricio County commissioners they are preparing permitting materials for the proposed Padre (Padre) solar project, a two‑phase development the presenters said would produce roughly 565 megawatts of electricity and be constructed in northeast San Patricio County.
The presenters — identified in the agenda as Bechtel development managers — said the project is split into two phases (Coppano and Port Bay), that leases with landowners run 30 years with two 10‑year extension options, and that Bechtel is coordinating with state and federal agencies,…
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