Cove Fort Geothermal

Site Survey: World's First Hydroelectric and Geothermal Power Plant 

Watson Engineering approached the Cove Fort Power Plant project like all others: with precision, professionalism, and urgency. This renewable power plant, however, was like no other in the world. Watson Engineering was part of a team to build the world's first geothermal and hydroelectric commercial energy plant.
 
Prior to this renewable energy project, Watson Engineering had worked on two other geothermal power plants. "We completed work on both the RMP Blundell and Cyrq Thermo No. 1 sites in Beaver County," says firm Principal, Tim Watson. "Since our previous geothermal work had included reconstruction of a geothermal power plant, as well as new piping and piping supports from the well-fields, we were brought on to do the construction staking for Cove Fort."
 
In their role of construction staking and site layout survey,  Watson's engineers were responsible for the alignment and layout for the well-field piping (production and reinjection pipelines). Watson describes how being a local firm benefited the project, "We are within an hour of the site, so we were able to respond quickly to requests and keep the project on schedule and on budget. We know delays cost money and time."
 
The Cove Fort geothermal-hydroelectric facility operates under the direction of Enel Green Power North America Inc. This Italian subsidiary takes pride in operating the world's first hybrid geothermal and hydroelectric power plant, with plans to continue improving the creation and delivery of renewable energy. The plant provides power to more than 13,000 households by generating 160 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually, all while eliminating 115,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year.
 
As a company, Watson Engineering embraces the use of renewable energies. And in doing so, shares a sense of pride to have played a critical role in building this innovative plant - the first in the world that delivers new technologies and solutions. 

Reference Article: "Power plant is first to combine geothermal, hydroelectric technology" By: Julie Applegate, Cedar City News, December 9, 2016