The CEO of the Port of Argentia says optimism is high surrounding their agreement with Pattern Energy for the construction of a wind energy facility.

The deal was announced in June, and will see a 300-megawatt facility built to power the production of ammonia for export.

Despite not being at the forefront of the process, Scott Penney says opinion of the project remains high and that there is a clear path forward.

He shares that they will be focused on delivering a project of the right size, with strong community engagement and support)

Penney shares that the project provides an attractive proposition for the labour pool, and will create a real transition of project work for local employment.

He explains that the project will result in a transition of project work for local employment and is attractive to the labour pool.