Construction of the new combined-cycle plant is part of the project to modify the Monfalcone thermoelectric power station, which envisages switching from the current coal-fired configuration to a configuration fuelled by natural gas (installation of a new combined-cycle gas plant), which is the subject of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) by the competent Ministries of the Environment and Cultural Heritage and also the subject of an application for a substantial amendment to the Integrated Environmental Authorization (IEA) currently in force.
An Environmental Impact Study (EIS) was prepared to assess possible interferences related to the construction of the project.
The Environmental Impact Study was accompanied by a series of specialist studies aimed at assessing the potential impacts related to the construction and operation of the new plant, both in its open and combined cycle configuration, and to the construction of the connected pipeline.
ContinueNew generation combined cycle (860 MWe) fired by natural gas (class "H" turbogas, recovery steam generator, steam turbine).
Dual operating configuration of the new plant for open and combined cycle operation.
2.4 km long underground gas pipeline for the connection to Snam Rete Gas distribution network.
In particular, the following documents were prepared:
- Estimation of ground fallout of pollutants emitted at the stack;
- Predicted acoustic impact study;
- Road impact study;
- Health Impact Assessment (HIA);
- Soil and Excavated Rocks Report;
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA);
- Architectural Project;
- Landscape Report.
As part of the EIS, an Environmental Monitoring Plan has been prepared both in relation to the plant, in line with the PMC of the current AIA, and in relation to the construction of the new pipeline.
It is planned to shut down the current coal-fired units, and to demolish the tanks/structures present in the former fuel oil park area.
