energy innovation and economic development for minnesota excelsior inc july 29 2004 roundtable on deployment of advanced clean coal 2 project description integrated gasification combined cycle igcc plant with initial capacity 531 mw net to be in service 2010 located the former ltv mining site iron range northeastern offering significant existing infrastructure capability host 2000mw license conocophillips e gas technology groundbreaking benefits under enabling legislation installations up three sites expansion opportunities transmission addition serve twin cities market mesaba 3 location picture or map 4 provides many strategic multiple fuel transportation options a dedicated lake superior port rail lines back haul ample water supply strong community support minimized environmental impacts from use an brownfield central meet demand growth region skilled available industrial construction operation workforce two additional will receive same statutory primary