Monday, April 15, 2013

Future of local wind development uncertain



Pratt, Kan--
The announcement that BP plans to sell off its wind energy assets and various wind projects has raised many questions about the future of a proposed wind farm in Pratt County.

Finding a buyer will be the first issue facing BP. With a number of leases already signed in the county, part of the sales pitch is that the plats are "nearly shovel ready," .
  BP Wind started leasing activity in Pratt County some eight years ago, they have paid more than $1.4 million to land owners in rental agreements. There was some concern that previous  lease payments might have to be refunded to BP. 

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