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Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC)
The project concerns the phase IV of the extension of the Vasilikos Power Station in Cyprus, includingthe installation of a 220 MWe CCGT (Combined Cycle Gas Turbine) power plant to run on distillate fuel oil with planned conversion to natural gas operation when gas becomes available on Cyprus.
Construction of a combined-cycle gas turbine electricity generator in Cyprus.
Due to its capacity (plant over 300 MWth), the project is subject to the Annex I of the EIA Directive (85/337/EC and amendments) and was required to undergo a full Environmental Impact Assessment. The EIA study found the project’s impact on environment acceptable and the environmental permit was granted by the competent authorities in 2006.
The project is subject to the EU legislation on procurement (Directive 2004/17/EC) and the tender and its results were announced in the Official Journal of the EU.