Northern Colorado Solar Wind Data Center Energy Redundant Electrical Natural Gas Redundant Fiber Colorado Data Center Energy Park for Sale I admire your efforts and the attention your project is attracting. We need to showcase the viability of domestic resources as much as possible as we continue the fight against our debilitating dependence on OPEC oil, and you are doing that. T. Boone Pickens July 27, 2011
Photo: Dawn Madura/Coloradoan 4/23/2011 Senator Udall s remarks regarding the Niobrara Energy Park: ahead of the curve. a beautiful confluence of new economic opportunities for Northern Colorado. What s exciting about this is the job creation potential. How can I help? 2
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GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION OFFERS 97% FREE OUDOOR AIR COOLING EFFICIENCY. 5
COLORADO DATA CENTER ENERGY PARK FOR SALE EXISTING 1. Electric grid (three 230kV lines) 2. Level 3 fiber optic line 3. Sprint fiber optic line 4. AT&T fiber optic line 5. CenturyLink fiber optic line 6. Substation 7. Secondary Level 3 and Sprint fiber route includes government LambdaRail fiber PROPOSED 8. Local fiber optic lines 9. Energy storage facilities 10. 50 megawatt, utility-scale solar farm 11. Energy/Smart Grid research center 12. Large-scale Tier IV data center site 13. Secondary data centers 14. Smart Grid substation 15. 200 megawatt natural gas power plant Located in northern Colorado, the 644-acre Niobrara Energy Park is approximately 27 miles from Fort Collins, 15 miles from Cheyenne, 32 miles from Greeley, and 85 miles from Denver. The site can be accessed from both I-25 and U.S. Highway 85 at the Carr exits. Property status: Greenfield Zoning: Completed March 16, 2011. Forty-five separate energy land uses were approved, including cloud computing data centers, a 50-megawatt solar farm, a 200-megawatt gas power plant, renewables and energy storage. Demographics: Within 30-mile radius, population of 300,000. Within 75-mile radius, population of 1.6 million. Harrison Resource Corporation Craig Harrison 970.612.4100 o 970.227.4100 c craig@harrisonresource.com 6
Electric: Onsite redundant feed triple 230kV transmission. 80 to 100 megawatt available. Gas: Unlimited natural gas available 2.5 miles north of the site at the Cheyenne Hub. Two 24- inch and one 12-inch high-pressure gas lines adjoin the Niobrara Energy Park Water: Onsite commercial exempt wells. Water for data center component to come from Northern Weld County Water District. NCAR supercomputing data center EchoStar data center and satellite uplink Rawhide Energy Station Cheyenne Gas Hub (5-7% of all U.S. gas daily) Utilities Fiber: Massive fiber connectivity located 4,000 feet to the east of the park and 2.5 miles to the west of the park. Carriers include Level 3, AT&T, Verizon, 360 Networks, Sprint, Century Tel, Covidian and Grand Communications. Local fiber provider is constructing one-mile frontage on Niobrara Energy Park in winter of 2011-2012. Wastewater: Onsite package plant for data center. Onsite septic for all other uses. Nearby Energy and Data Center Projects Feasibility Reports and Studies 25 utility, environmental and research reports complete. Call for access to online data room. Price and Terms Contact Craig Harrison 970-612-4100 Happy Jack Wind Farm (Black Hills) 300 megawatt Cedar Wind Farm (BP Ponnequin Wind Farm (Xcel) Broker Co-op Broker co-op compensation available. Contact Craig Harrison 970-612-4100 CONTACT Harrison Resource Corporation Craig Harrison 970.612.4100 o 970.227.4100 c craig@harrisonresource.com 7
INTRODUCTION TO THE NIOBRARA ENERGY PARK Since early 2010, oil companies from around the world have been coming to Weld County, Colorado, to buy land mineral leases with the hope of tapping into the Niobrara formation. Interest in Niobrara was fueled after the success of EOG Resources Jake well, which produced more than 110,000 barrels of oil between February 2010 and April 2011. Two nearby wells have produced similar amounts in 2/3 of the time. In October 2009, only two Niobrara horizontal wells had been drilled. As of May 2011, nearly 650 new permits have been issued and 153 horizontal wells drilled in Weld County. Estimates are that each Niobrara horizontal well could yield 250,000 to 500,000 barrels, with total yields exceeding 2 billion barrels. In fall 2010, Harrison Resource Corporation purchased a 640-acre parcel five miles east of I-25 near the Colorado-Wyoming border and began developing plans for the future site of the Niobrara Energy Park. The Niobrara Energy Park will be a revolutionary center that integrates clean fossil fuel, natural gas and renewable energy sources, including solar and other renewables as electrical generation facilities. This energy is planned to accommodate a Tier IV data center of national importance. The Park will be a research hub where our nation s scientists, energy experts, engineers, higher education institutions, and other organizations can conduct groundbreaking energy and energy systems integration research. RENEWABLE ENERGY INITIATIVES IN NORTHERN COLORADO In the last 10 years, many businesses have chosen northern Colorado as an ideal location for their clean energy initiatives, projects and businesses, all of which are located within a 30-mile radius of the proposed Niobrara Energy Park. Rawhide Energy Station is one of the cleanest power plants in the country, which provides electricity to Fort Collins, Loveland, Longmont and Estes Park. The Cheyenne gas hub is one of 26 massive gas hubs in the United States. It compresses and transfers 5-7% of the U.S. daily gas supply. Xcel Energy s Ponnequin Wind Farm comprises 44 wind turbines capable of generating up to 30 megawatts. Cedar Creek Wind Farm, a 300 megawatt project owned by BP Wind Energy, has entered into a longterm power purchase agreement with Public Service Company of Colorado, an Xcel Energy company. Abound Solar produces thin-film photovoltaic modules designed to replace traditional forms of electricity generation for utility-scale commercial installations. Vestas is the world leader in supplying high-tech wind power systems. Since 1979, Vestas has supplied more than 41,000 wind turbines in 65 countries. 8
STRATEGIC ACCESS To the electric grid Niobrara Energy Park s site is directly wired to the Ault substation 22 miles south, the most important load interconnect in Colorado. The park also adjoins Poudre Valley REA 7-megawatt existing Rockport substation. Approximately 1 ½ megawatts of this energy would be available for internal park uses. The property has one-mile frontage on a newly reconstructed double 230 kv line. Western Area Power Authority is running electricity on one of the 230 lines. Tri State Generation is running 115 kv on the second line engineered to carry 230 kv. A third, older 230 kv line operated by the Western Area Power Administration parallels the park property for one mile and connects to the Ault and Archer substations. To gas infrastructure Three major filtered gas lines parallel the east side of the property: Xcel, Colorado Interstate Gas and Kinder Morgan. These lines connect with the Cheyenne gas hub approximately 2.75 miles north of the site, which is the ideal tie-in location. To optical fiber Backbone speed internet is located 4,000 feet away from an AT&T empty conduit, which connects to the Rockport Fiber Re-Gen Station. Separate fiber regeneration stations contain AT&T, Level 3, Qwest and Sprint fiber backbone. The optical fiber transmission line, known as an OC-192 / STM-64x / 10G SONET, is a network line with transmission speed up to 9953.28 MBit/s. To transportation and the workforce The park site is located 20 miles from the I-25/I-80 interchange, five miles west of I-25. Approximately 307,000 people live within a 30-mile radius of the Niobrara Energy Park property, which equates to approximately 200,000 people in the general workforce. The location is a 30-minute drive from Fort Collins and Greeley, and a 20-minute drive from Cheyenne. SUPPORT The proposed Niobrara Energy Park has received significant support from around the country, including from the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, the Colorado Energy Research Institute at Colorado School of Mines, Colorado State University s Research Foundation, Upstate Colorado Economic Development and the Northern Colorado Economic Development Corporation. CONTACT Craig Harrison, Founder, Niobrara Energy Park LLC, 970-612-4100 9
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Alternative Energy Creation Approved Uses (or Similar Uses) in Commercial / Industrial PUD Zoning Solar energy farm Photovoltaic energy cogeneration Smart Grid facility Wind generators/turbines/hybrid wind use Alternative energy creation, manufacturing and/or distribution facility Energy storage technologies; including but not limited to batteries, flywheel (FES), chemical conversion and magnetic Geothermal production Fuel cell development Research laboratories, commercial research, public school classes Compressed air storage Data Center and Cloud Computing Data Center Cloud computing Telecom hotel/network station Clean Fossil Fuel Electricity Generation Utility service facilities; major facilities of public utilities such as gas, solar, wind or electric generation Natural gas-fired power plant (200 megawatt without 1041 permitting) Co-generation electric plant Electric substation, in-park electric, replacement electric substation (without 1041 permitting) In-Park fiber, gas & other utilities Oil & Gas Gas gathering and processing facility Gas compressor station Oil and gas production & post-production facilities Oil and gas storage facilities Oil tank farm collection and terminal facility Water recycle & disposal facility Water injection wells Storage of fresh water for hydraulic drilling and fracing operations Oil operation equipment storage Storage of sand and chemicals used in the fracture stimulation process Oil field construction equipment and material storage General Industrial Heavy manufacturing, processing Any use of a research, repairing, manufacturing, fabricating, processing, assembling or storage nature Salvage yard (in connection with energy products) Cargo containers General Accessory Uses Parking areas or structures Offices for operators of uses Retail sales when accessory to uses on site Outdoor storage Loading areas or structures Mobile homes for caretakers or security personnel Recreational facilities for the use of employees on site Areas for parking of vehicles or equipment Helipads when they are accessory uses Agricultural uses Public Police and fire stations or facilities Microwave, commercial radio, television or communications towers 11
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OVERALL PARK SIZE: 640 ACRES Lot sizes: 35-320 acre parcels. Maximum of 9 lots. GREENFIELD SITE Phase 1 completed: Site is perfectly clean. ZONING Commercial/Industrial PUD 40+ energy land uses. UTILITIES Domestic water: Commercial exempt well for in house use only. o For large-scale water needs, water can be provided by North Weld County Water District. Sanitary Sewer: County approved septic & leach field. o For major water use, onsite treatment plant would be required. Power: Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association. Fiber: Just east of the park is AT&T, Level 3, Qwest and Sprint. LOT PRICING: CONTACT HARRISON RESOURCE CORPORATION 970-612-4100 Craig@HarrisonResource.com 13
Summary of Support Letters Received for Niobrara Energy Park Research 1.) Mark Udall U.S. Senator for Colorado The Niobrara Energy Park is ahead of the curve and a beautiful confluence of new economic opportunities for Northern Colorado. What s exciting about this is job creation potential. How can I help? 2.) Hank Brown Former U.S. Senator for Colorado The integrated approach to energy production will draw national attention and focus on Northern Colorado, bringing expanding economic and job opportunities to the area. 3.) Bill Ritter, Jr. Director, Center for The New Energy Economy Fits the hybrid clean energy model which I believe to be critical for developing a clean energy economy. Opportunity to partner with smart grid research and development. 4.) Dr. Dag Nummedal Director, Colorado Energy Research Institute (CERI), Colorado School of Mines NEP could become national center of learning for hybrid fossil/renewable energy. Opens door for renewable energy backed up by gas generation, a promising technology. Unique in the US due to option of energy storage on site. 5.) David L. Hiller Executive Director, Colorado Renewable Energy Collaboratory Provides a platform to innovate, demonstrate and evaluate the management of a hybrid fossil/renewable system for both on-site and remote research activities. 6.) Christine Shapard Executive Director, Colorado Cleantech Industry Association (CCIA) Brings together the petroleum extraction industry, renewable energy projects, natural gas infrastructure and immediate access to the electricity grid. 7.) Stu MacMillan Colorado State University Research Foundation (CSURF) Potential to integrate oil, wind and solar in one area and promote research opportunities. Economic Development 8.) Larry Burkhardt President/CEO, Upstate Colorado Leverages the economic impact of the significant Niobrara play. Could serve as stimulus for sustained economic activity in Weld County. 9.) Don Marostica Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade Could bring active commerce and high-quality jobs for the 200,000 workforce within 30 mile radius. 10.)Mike Masciola COO & Senior Vice President, Northern Colorado Economic Development Corporation NEP could be a strategic asset in strengthening our economy, enhance energy research and attract and retain high-quality jobs in our region. 14
Energy Experts 11.) Thomas Ghidossi, P.E. (Electric Study) President, Exponential Engineering Company NEP has potential to interconnect and transmit up to 90 megawatts of energy via adjacent transmission capacity. 12.) Charles Law, P.E. (Gas Study) Vice President, Alliance Engineering Only 3 miles from Cheyenne Hub offers access to multiple supply pipelines. 5-7% of the daily gas flow in the US passes through the Cheyenne Hub. 13.) Barry Weisscher Managing Director, Deerns America DATA CENTER: The Park offers all necessary requirements for a large-scale Data Center development which utilizes a free cooling concept with adiabatic cooling. Redundant power supply will support data center operations up to Tier IV. TELECOMMUNICATIONS: The Park is strategically located by a Telecommunications Highway which follows Highway 85, offering enough broadband bandwidth to support any requirement from the Park. Adequate telecommunications coverage to support up to a TIER IV Data Center with interconnection to any part of the world. 14.) Bill Warren Environmental Site Assessment and Ecological Study President, National Inspection Services No significant or apparent consequential recognized environmental or ecological concerns. 15.) E. James Byrne, P.E. Manager Engineering Service, Poudre Valley REA Rockport Substation would supply any immediate electric requirements at the Energy Park. Potential for photovoltaic cogeneration. 16.) Patrick Lynch Director, National Data Center Group, Grubb & Ellis Company NEP creates opportunity for unique large-scale data center/mission critical development in Northern CO. Potential occupants: large financial companies, internet and cloud computing corporations, federal government projects. 17.) Martin Molina (Solar) CEO, Avanzalia Renewables LLC NEP location is ideal for installation of at least 30 MW of solar generation. Demographic density of 3 cities within 50-mile radius. Ability to add another renewable generation resource (oil, gas, electric including coal fired & wind). 18.) Dr. Sunil Cherian CEO, Spirae NEP adjacent to grid and substations, gas and electric hubs Potential for firming renewable power production and research & development. 15
Contact: Craig Harrison 2725 Rocky Mountain Ave Ste #400 Loveland, Colorado 80538 970-612-4100 Craig@HarrisonResource.com www.niobraraenergypark.com 16