Vancouver, B.C. (January 29, 2010), Nevada Geothermal Power Inc. (NGP)(TSX.V: NGP, OTCBB: NGLPF), previously reported that its 49.5 MW Faulkner 1 geothermal power plant experienced a power plant outage on January 17, 2010. NGP and its Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor which supplied the plant and electrical systems, are working cooperatively to get the plant back on line as expeditiously as possible.

The initial inspection by the EPC contractor has determined that the plant automatically shut down due to a failure in the buried power cable system. Power cables leading outward from the control building were improperly configured, causing excessive heat to build up, leading to eventual cable failure in an isolated portion of the power cable runs. A replacement power cable system is planned to be installed which is estimated to take several weeks to complete. The power plant, including electrical controls, is covered by the warranty provided under the EPC contract.