Summary sheet
The project concerns the expansion of the Hellisheiði geothermal power plant by additional 90 MWel and the construction of a new 90 MWel geothermal power plant at Hverahlíð.
The objective of the new power units is to meet increasing demand for electricity in the industrial, residential and commercial sectors.
Both investment projects, i.e. stage 5 of the Hellisheiði Plant and Hverahlíð Plant have been subject to a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) procedure in accordance with national legislation (Icelandic EIA Act no. 106/2000), which is based on the EU Directive 85/337 with its amendments.
The procedures employed for awarding works, supplies and services contracts for the various components of the project are in accordance with Icelandic legislation, which is based on the relevant EU Directive (2004/17/EC) and includes the requirement to publish tender announcements in the EC Official Journal.
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