Duke Building Natural Gas Power Plant

EDEN, N.C. -- Duke Energy is moving forward with plans to build a natural gas-powered facility in Eden.

The plant, which will convert natural gas into electricity, will be located at the Dan River Steam Station.

The plant will open in 2012 and is expected to initially employ between 20 and 25 workers.

At the peak of construction, it's expected to create as many as 500 construction jobs.

Another gas powered electricity plant is being built in Rowan County, the company has said.