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Cost Savings from the Fast-Track Construction of the NCPA Geothermal Project No. 3

Whalen, James W.

Key words
Power Generation; California; Geysers; Economics
Location
The Geysers, California
Conference
Geothermal Resources Council Transactions
Year
1985
Session
Economics; Power plant design and operation; Operations mana
Language
English

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Abstract

Fast-Track construction of the NCPA Geothermal Project No. 3 is forecasted to save millions of dollars in costs. Actual experience is showing that savings are significant but lower than expected. Fast-track construction inherently brings with it added costs that are difficult to forecast in advance. An allowance should be included in the construction budget for the administrative and financial burden accompanying fast-track projects.

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