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.
In November 2024, the power station was described as "cancelled".[6]
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
- ↑ Avdan kömür davasında köylüler kazandı, D20 Haber, November 22, 2024
Additional data
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