DENVER, Colo. (Oct. 6, 2023) – bp (NYSE: BP) and PCL Construction, the main engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor for the project, have started construction on the 187MWdc Peacock Solar project, located 10 miles north of Corpus Christi in San Patricio County, Texas.

PCL’s scope includes but is not limited to engineering design of facility, piles and trackers, surveying, civil work, fencing, foundations, module and inverter installation, electrical work and substation construction.

This project will help support the global transition to lower carbon energy and could avoid more than 256,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions each year once at full capacity.

“With more than $3 billion in solar facilities under our belt, this isn't just another project; it's a continuation of our commitment to a sustainable tomorrow," said Rodolfo Bitar, manager of strategic initiatives for PCL Solar.

View the official bp press release for more information on the project.

About PCL Construction
PCL is a group of independent construction companies that carries out work across the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, and in Australia. These diverse operations in the civil infrastructure, heavy industrial, and buildings markets are supported by a strategic presence in more than 30 major centers. Together, these companies have an annual construction volume of more than $6 billion USD, making PCL one of the largest contracting organizations in North America. Watch us build at www.pcl.com.