BRNG selects Kershaw County for $900M energy project

A greenfield energy project developed has selected Kershaw County for a $900 million investment to develop a state-of-the-art energy generation facility designed to strengthen electric grid reliability, support South Carolina’s continued growth, and enhance the region’s long-term economic competitiveness.

The project by BRNG LLC, with its affiliate Beaufort Rosemary, is expected to create 15 permanent jobs, with operations anticipated to begin during the second quarter of 2028.

“We are excited to work in Kershaw County and with the Bethune community to help meet the future power needs of South Carolina,” Dylan Casey, vice president of Beaufort Rosemary, said in a news release. “We look forward to continuing development of this project and being a positive member of this community.”

Located between the Charlotte and Columbia metropolitan areas, the company said the site offers exceptional access to critical infrastructure, including multiple natural gas transmission pipelines, propane pipeline connectivity, high-voltage electric transmission, rail service, interstate access and the opportunity for future fiber connectivity.

Once operational, the company says the facility will play an important role in supporting South Carolina’s growing energy needs while increasing grid resilience during periods of peak demand or emergency conditions. The plant’s dual-fuel design will allow it to operate using propane if natural gas service is disrupted, helping maintain electric reliability while preserving natural gas supplies for other critical uses, the release stated.

“We would like to thank Beaufort Rosemary for choosing Kershaw County for their new facility,” Kershaw County Council Chairman Ben Connell said in the release. “Their investment will strengthen the local tax base, create hundreds of regional construction jobs and assist the state in meeting surging regional energy demand. We wish them much success with this facility and look forward to a great partnership in the coming years.”

The facility is expected to incorporate black start capability, according to the release, allowing it to generate electricity independently following a widespread grid outage. This specialized capability can help accelerate power restoration during major emergency events and improve overall system resilience.

“We are thrilled to welcome Beaufort Rosemary to Kershaw County as they commit to powering the community with $900 million in capital investment and the creation of 15 new, well-paying jobs,” Central SC Alliance Chairman Tushar Chikhliker said in the release. “This project not only represents a significant capital investment but strengthens the foundation that allows existing businesses to expand, new industries to invest with confidence, and residents to benefit from a more reliable electric grid. Infrastructure projects like this position our region for long-term prosperity.”