Project partners, local leaders celebrate completion of Trumbull Energy Center
Project partners and regional leaders recently celebrated the completion of the Trumbull Energy Center, a $1.2 billion power plant.
The Lordstown facility has the capacity to power approximately 900,000 homes. It’s owned by Korea Overseas Infrastructure and Urban Development Corp., Korea Southern Power Co. Ltd. and Siemens Energy.
Logan Choi is the president and CEO of Trumbull Energy Center.
“The completion of Trumbull Energy Center marks a significant milestone not only for our company, but also for the communities and industries we serve,” Choi said.
The natural gas-fired combined-cycle facility is designed to provide clean, reliable and efficient power generation while helping meet increasing electricity demand driven by advanced technologies, artificial intelligence and data centers.
“This 953-megawatt combined-cycle facility was developed to help meet the growing demand for reliable and efficient power across the Midwest, particularly as the rapid expansion of AI technologies and data centers continues to drive electricity consumption throughout the region,” said Choi.
Construction was led by Gemma Power Systems LLC, a Connecticut-based company that develops, designs, builds, commissions and operates large-scale power projects. Partners hosted a ribbon-cutting commemorating the completion of the facility.
“As a representative of Trumbull Energy Center and KOSPO, I am proud that this project demonstrates the capability of a Korean public energy company to successfully develop, finance and operate major energy infrastructure in the U.S. Together with our partners, Siemens Energy and KIND, we have invested more than $1.2 billion in a project that will provide electricity to approximately one million homes while supporting economic growth, job creation, and long-term investment in the local community,” Choi said.
The ceremony also included presentations of official recognitions commemorating the completion of the project from the offices of U.S. Reps. Dave Joyce and Mike Rulli, U.S. Sens. Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted, and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel.
“We remain committed to being a trusted partner in the U.S. energy market and to further strengthening the economic and energy partnership between the U.S. and Korea through continued investment and collaboration,” Choi said.
The project generated significant economic activity during construction, including more than $416 million in direct spending in Trumbull and Mahoning counties.
“The Trumbull Energy Center demonstrates what can be accomplished when communities, industry and economic development partners work together,” City of Warren Mayor Doug Franklin said. “We’re proud that the city of Warren plays a role in supporting the facility’s operations while helping advance investment and opportunity throughout our region.”
Construction averaged 400 jobs over approximately three years, with a peak of 600. The project also supported 500 jobs in Trumbull and Mahoning counties during construction and generated about 2 million labor-hours at the site.
The Trumbull Energy Center is expected to contribute approximately $5.7 million to the Village of Lordstown during operations.
“The Trumbull Energy Center is one of the largest investments contributing to the Mahoning Valley’s current economic expansion. As our region grows and attracts new industry, housing and technology investment, this project will help ensure we have the power infrastructure needed to support that momentum,” Guy Coviello, president and CEO of the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber, said.