On May 15, the Croatian Government reached a decision on declaring the Plomin thermal power plant reconstruction project – the replacement of the Unit 1 with the C Unit – a strategic project for the Republic of Croatia.
Plomin thermal power plant (Plomin TPP) is designed as a pulverised coal-fired condensing unit with a supercritical steam cycle, meeting the EU principles and recommendations regarding the implementation of the best available technology for large boiler furnaces, as stated in the the Decision.
Having implemented the cutting-edge technology of supercritical steam parameters, the new Unit C will achieve 45% efficiency, which is significantly higher than the efficiency level of to-date traditional power plants ranging from 32%-37%.
The purpose of this project is constructing a long-term safe and stable electricity source which will replace the generation from the existing Plomin 1 thermal power plant. This project facilitates Croatia's electric power independence and reduces its dependance on electricity import. The construction of Plomin C TPP leads to achieving a balance in using various energy fuels in electricity generation, which contributes to electric power system stability.
This project also facilitates the Croatian economic growth and development by its double impact on the GDP growth (domestic electricity generation with direct foreign investment). New workplaces during the process of construction have been planned along with preserving the existing ones in Plomin 1 TPP. The project will have a positive effect on services provided by the tertiary sector during the construction as well as economic benefits for the surrounding industry.
The project is characterized by an important environmental component as well. Its modernization will preserve the existing first category air quality along while ensuring a reduction of sulphur and nitrogen compound emissions and particles thus mitigating the environmental impact in view of all environmental components.
