Arno Fisera, deputy governor for the Ustecky region revealed that if the utility wants to build the new facility it should close the local coal-fired power plant.
Fisera informed Reuters that: “This project is not in line with our concept. Every new source should be a substitute and more modern than the current one … with higher efficiency that would produce lower emissions.”
In June 2009, the company as part of its plan to increase gas-fired capacity, has revealed its intention to invest approximately $1.10 billion. The Czech power company stated that the construction of the plant was scheduled in 2010 and was due to commence its operations in April 2013.
The company with Hungary’s MOL is constructing gas-fired plants in Slovakia and Hungary. It also plans a 800MW plant north of the Czech capital Prague and is considering a gas-powered plant in Poland.
Before taking a final decision the officials are seeking for documents from CEZ and the local oppositions can delay the projects, stated Jakub Kaspar, a spokesman for the Czech environment ministry.
