Gosekspertiza of Russia issued a Clear Opinion for the design documentation and site investigation for the construction of an ash dump for the Primorskaya TPP. It was reported by the press service of Glavgosexpertiza of Russia.
The press release also says that the design ash waste output will amount to 72.554 thousand tons per year with the planned operation of steam generating equipment 6000 hours per year. As part of the ash dump facilities, catch and drain ditches, a protective dam, a surface water collection tank, and an ash storage area will be arranged. Also, an administrative block, fire tanks and other auxiliary facilities will be located at the ash dump area.
It should be noted that the commissioning of the Primorskaya TPP will make it possible to diversify the fuel mix of the Kaliningrad energy system and to reduce its dependence on natural gas supplies.