Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Studies for Tufanbeyli Lignite Powered Thermal Power Plant (TPP) and Mine Sites Project

Detailed description of project:

Main purpose of the Tufanbeyli TPP Project is to supply electricity through utilization of existing lignite coal reserves within Tufanbeyli District of Adana Province. Tufanbeyli TPP is planned to have an installed capacity of 450 MW (3x150 MW) and to be constructed on about 1,000,000 m2 of land.

Main Features of the Project will include; coal handling system (stockpile and mixing yard, coal conveying and crushing plant), boiler plant, flue gas desulfurization (FGD) system, steam turbine and generator, cooling water system, ash handling system, auxiliary installations (access roads, solid and hazardous waste, ash and residue disposal sites, administrative structures, etc.)

Comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies were conducted and EIA Report was prepared for the integrated project of 450 MWe Tufanbeyli Thermal Power Plant, Coal Fields and Limestone Quarries in line with the requirements of World Bank/International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Equator Principles Standards and Guidelines, relevant national legislation and EU Directives. This EIA Report identifies the potential impacts of the foreseen project on the environment based on the current design data and the baseline conditions within the project area and its surroundings (study area). The assessments made in this report would contribute to the subsequent project planning steps for ensuring that design, construction and operation of the project will be realized in an environmentally sustainable manner in line with national and international standards.

Type of services provided:

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of World Bank/International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Equator Principles Standards and Guidelines, taking the relevant national legislation and EU Directives into consideration. In this regard, the following services have been provided:

• Baseline studies; including PM 10 and other relevant measurements, background noise level determination, aquatic and terrestrial flora and fauna studies, water quality, soil quality determination and analysis.

• Air quality modeling for emissions due to the project (including the construction and operation phases)

• Noise modeling for construction and operation phases of the project.

• Environmental risk assessment and risk management

• Environmental action plan and emergency response.

• Environmental monitoring plan.

In the EIA studies both qualitative and quantitative methods were used for assessment of impacts and development of impact mitigation and environmental management measures. In this regard mathematical modeling studies were carried out, including air quality and noise modeling for construction and operation. For air quality assessment, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) preferred model AERMOD is used. Operational emissions from the power plant stack (both using lignite and using start-up fuel) and mining activities have been modelled to determine the possible impacts of particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide, mercury, arsenic and ammonia emissions on air quality. In addition an assessment was conducted to identify the risks and develop associated management and emergency response measures. In line with these aspects all relevant national and EU environmental legislation, including (IPPC), were taken into consideration.

Proportion carried out by legal entity (%): 100.

Name of client: Enerjisa Energy Production Co.

Origin of funding: Enerjisa Energy Production Co.