EIA Program will include Kristinestad, Pyhäjoki, Ruotsinpyhtää, and Simo
Finnish energy company Fennovoima will commence an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for a new nuclear plant in the Norrskogen area in Kristinestad in Western Finland. This is an addition to the three locations announced earlier this autumn, i.e. Pyhäjoki, Ruotsinpyhtää, and Simo.
The selection process regarding the site alternatives of the new nuclear plant, which started in summer 2007, has now entered into a new phase. This includes the start of the formal EIA procedure in four municipalities. In January 2008, Fennovoima will submit the EIA Program to the Ministry of Employment and Industries, which serves as the contact authority of the process. The ministry will request statements and organize local hearings, and finally issue a statement of its own on the Program.
In autumn 2008, Fennovoima will submit an EIA Report to the ministry.
Fennovoima operates in an open manner and in close cooperation with the EIA municipalities. In the next few weeks, Fennovoima will establish local offices in each of the four municipalities, arrange public meetings, and distribute household information on nuclear power and the EIA process.
Several power plant alternatives
Fennovoima will select the nuclear reactor from a large number of light water reactors of different power ratings. The reactor designs being studied represent the highest available safety and technology standards.
The findings of the plant siting studies suggest that building a pair of smaller reactors is a viable alternative to one big reactor in terms of safety, technology, efficiency, and project management.
Fennovoima’s environmental assessment will address a nuclear power plant rated 1,500-2,500 MW electric. The plant may have one reactor of 1,500-1,800 MW, or two reactors of 1,000-1,250 MW each.
For further information, please contact Pasi Natri, EVP, Communications and Public Affairs, phone +358 20 757 9204 or mobile +358 40 511 9976
Fennovoima is a Finnish energy company constructing new nuclear power to meet Finland's power needs, decrease dependency on power imports, help fight climate change, and increase competition in electricity markets.
