06.26.06

JH KELLY TO CONSTRUCT MINT FARM ENERGY CENTER POWER PLANT

LONGVIEW, WA – June 26, 2006 -- JH Kelly, LLC announced today that it has been selected as general contractor for a 311MW natural gas-fired combined cycle power plant in Longview, Washington.  New owner, Wayzata Investment Partners, recently acquired the partially completed facility in a bankruptcy sale.  The plant is scheduled for completion in July 2007.

"JH Kelly is happy to be the contractor responsible for completing the Mint Farm power plant.  The facility is in our home town and we’ve been driving by it for four years thinking about how to safely and successfully finish the job and bring the plant online." said Terry Major, JH Kelly senior vice president. 

JH Kelly is a fourth generation, family-owned construction company that self-performs industrial general contracting services at process plants and provides commercial mechanical services at facilities throughout the greater Pacific Northwest.  Our project teams are made up of great people and their ability to plan and execute challenging projects has resulted in a loyal customer following and national safety awards.

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