MPX Energia has obtained an installation license from the Environmental Secretary of the State of Maranhao (SEMA) for the construction of the 1863MW Parnaiba Thermo Power Plant. The natural gas fired facility, which is to have both a simple-cycle and a combined-cycle module, will be in the state of Maranhao and is scheduled to begin commercial operations in 2014 . MPX is currently selecting the contractor for construction as well as the equipment supplier.