Government yet to decide on future of Tepha Coal Power Plant

 

 

SONGKHLA, 1 December 2017 (NNT) – The National Environment Board (NEB) has let on it is still working on the Environmental and Health Impact Assessment (EHIA) for Tepha Coal Power Plant, assuring no firm decision has been made by the government as to whether to proceed with the project or not and asking for members of the public to voice their opinions through the set channels. 

Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-ocha, in a Facebook post, has stated that his administration has yet to make any firm decision concerning Tepha Coal Power Plant, a facility that would produce 2,200 Megawatts of power for the southern region. He said the project is being thoroughly considered by Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO) and assured that it is based on the best intentions for the nation. The PM assured nonetheless, that the government is open to hear all concerns from the public and asked them to relay any uncertainty through the proper channels, which include provincial Damrongtham Centers and state offices. 

Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan, who is chairman of the NEB, indicated the fourth meeting of the board this year discussed a range of issues with Permanent Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment Vijarn Simachaiya elaborating that on top of discussing waste and water management, the board also talked about Tepha Coal Power Plant and acknowledged that its EHIA has yet to be completed. 

Secretary-General of the Environment Resource Planning and Policy Center Rawiwan Phuridech said an effort has been kicked off to make sure members of the public understand the facts concerning the power plant and to address concerns about its location and operation. All opinions collected are to be used in formulating the final plan for the project.

 

-- nnt 2017-12-01

'Yet to decide'. This means 'Let the fuss die down for a while and then present the public with a fait accompli'.

Sadly only Green Peace has actually spoken up about this.  Nobody from the Gore, Obama camp or anyone of notoriety has made a statement.  Guess they don't want their holiday plans ruined. 

7 hours ago, webfact said:

asking for members of the public to voice their opinions through the set channels. 

Like the channels Prayut uses?

7 hours ago, webfact said:

Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-ocha, in a Facebook post, has stated that his administration has yet to make any firm decision

 

6 hours ago, yellowboat said:

Sadly only Green Peace has actually spoken up about this.  Nobody from the Gore, Obama camp or anyone of notoriety has made a statement.  Guess they don't want their holiday plans ruined. 

And nor should they....non of their business.... And greenpeace are a front for the anti everything psychopaths who think humans are a virus and should be eradicated leaving the earth to nature. 

 

Idiots the lot of them,  and their lemming like supporters. 

Considering that China, Russia and especially India are still building power plants including

coal fired ones, because they are still the cheapest to operate and do not have the dangers

of the Nuke plants, it is easy to see why this is still happening.  Say do you know how much

gases and ash the volcano in Bali is spewing into the air? A lot!  Oh! , but we do not count or

control how much nature contributes to global warming, do we..

Geezer