Yenidere power station
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Yenidere power station (Avdan Termik Santrali) is a shelved power station in Yenidere village, Kale, Denizli, Türkiye.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Yenidere power station | Yenidere village, Kale, Denizli, Türkiye | 37.458403, 28.674831 (exact) |
The map below shows the exact location of the power station.
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):
- Unit 1, Unit 2: 37.458403, 28.674831
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | shelved | coal: lignite | 100 | subcritical |
| Unit 2 | shelved | coal: lignite | 100 | subcritical |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner | Parent |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Yenidere Termik Enerji AŞ [100%] | Yenidere Termik Enerji AŞ [100.0%] |
| Unit 2 | Yenidere Termik Enerji AŞ [100%] | Yenidere Termik Enerji AŞ [100.0%] |
Background
In June 2018, it was reported that Yenidere Termik Enerji plans to build a 250 MW lignite plant at Yenidere village, Kale district, Denizli. The project would comprise two 100 MW units and two 25 MW units.[1] In August 2018 the project received a positive Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) from the government.[2] The plant received a positive environmental impact assessment (EIA) in March 2020.[3]
Before late 2022, local opposition to the power station was seen to be successful, and many considered the project to be cancelled. However, news about a proposed mine expansion in the region called the status of the project into question. The planned annual addition of 2 million tons of coal extraction capacity was slated to be shipped to Yatağan power station, but it was suspected that the ultimate goal was to supply a power station in Yenidere village.[4]
In March 2023, local opposition to the proposed Yenidere power station was ongoing. Several local officials advocated for the official cancellation of the project, including one official stating (Google translate): "We will definitely not allow the thermal power plant. The region cannot afford this."[5]
As of March 2024, with no update regarding the development of the power station in several years, Yenidere power station was presumed to be shelved.
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ "Denizli’ye 250 MW’lık Yenidere Termik Santrali kurulacak," Enerji Günlüğü, 22 June 2018
- ↑ YENİDERE TERMİK ENERJİ ELEKTRİK ÜRETİM VE MADEN SANAYİ ANONİM ŞİRKETİ, Ministry of Environment and Urbanization, August 2018
- ↑ Avdan Termik Santrali onaylandı, Yei Yasam Gazete, Mar. 27, 2020
- ↑ Kömür madeninin kapasitesinin artırılmasını protesto ettiler: 'O kepçelerin önünde etten duvar öreceğiz', Cumhuriyet, July 17, 2022
- ↑ Avdan: Doğanın kalbine vurulan kömür kepçesi -1, D20 haber, March 14, 2023
Additional data
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