(Source: MARKETWIRE)

Sempra Generation, a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), today
announced it has become an equal partner with BP Wind Energy, a
wholly owned subsidiary of BP (NYSE: BP), in the development of the
200-megawatt (MW) Fowler Ridge II Wind Farm in Benton County, Ind.
The Fowler Ridge II Wind Farm joint venture currently is under
construction on a 17,000-acre site about 90 miles northwest of
Indianapolis and is expected to be operational in the first quarter
2010. The 200-MW facility will produce enough electricity for
approximately 60,000 homes.
The project's entire power output already has been sold under four,
long-term 50-MW contracts. Three contracts were signed with units of
American Electric Power and, one, with Vectren Energy Delivery of
Indiana for terms of 20 years each. The project will use 133 wind
turbines, each with the ability to generate 1.5 MW.
The Fowler Ridge II development is an expansion of Fowler Ridge I, a
400-MW wind farm that commenced operations in March 2009. Combined,
the two projects will comprise the Midwest's largest wind farm,
generating 600 MW, or enough clean energy to power about 180,000
homes.
"Fowler Ridge II will be our first operating wind-farm investment and
expands our portfolio of renewable-energy assets," said Michael
Allman, president and chief executive officer of Sempra Generation.
"This project will supply clean power to utilities in the region and
strengthen Sempra Generation's position as a national leader in
sustainable energy development."
In 2008, Sempra Generation completed the construction of North
America's largest thin-film solar power plant, El Dorado Solar. The
plant is located near Las Vegas and is capable of generating 10 MW of
solar energy. El Dorado Solar's output is fully contracted with
Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) for 20 years. An additional 48 MW of
solar power is proposed adjacent to the El Dorado Solar site; PG&E
also has contracted to purchase the output for 20 years. That
contract is pending approval by the California Public Utilities
Commission.
Sempra Generation operates and maintains a fleet of clean, efficient
natural gas fueled power plants serving the U.S. market and is in the
process of developing a solar and wind power projects in the Pacific
Southwest.
Sempra Energy, based in San Diego, is a Fortune 500 energy services
holding company with 2008 revenues of nearly $11 billion. The Sempra
Energy companies' 13,600 employees serve more than 29 million
consumers worldwide.
This press release contains statements that are not historical fact
and constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.