Environmental & Social Review Summary
Project Number
556906
Date ESRS Disclosed
Sep 28, 2007
Country
China
Region
East Asia and the Pacific
Last Updated Date
Nov 30, 2016
Environmental Category
B - Limited
Status
Completed
Sector
Other
Industry
Agribusiness and Forestry
Department
Climate Business Department
Project Description
Xinglong has since 2004 been engaged in the development and implementation of two run-of-river hydro power generation facilities in the Yuliang river, Najiang (21MW) and Zijang (12MW). Nanjiang lies in a narrow valley with steep mountains on both sides. The Zijiang project area is also mountainous but the valley is more U-shaped. The two plants will operate in cascade, with tailwater from Nanjiang being used for further electricity generation at Zijiang. Construction of Najiang is nearly complete; construction of Zijang is scheduled to begin in late 2007. Guiyang city, the provincial capital, is approximately 88 kilometers northwest of the project site.
Overview of IFC's Scope of Review
Xinglong Hydropower Co. Ltd (Xinglong or the Company) is engaged in the development and implementation of two run-of-river hydro power generation facilities in Guizhou province. It is anticipated that these two facilities will be registered under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) of the Kyoto Protocol, to generate and sell up to an estimated 93,000 tons/year of Certified Emissions Reductions (CERs) to be granted on the basis of run-of-river hydro generation assets that displace fossil fuel based generation. IFC via the Netherlands Carbon Facility is planning to purchase CERs from the project.
IFC engaged the Swiss consulting firm Stucky to conduct a technical, environmental, social, and health and safety review of the two facilities for consistency with good international industry practice and IFC’s Performance Standards. Stucky conducted visits and interviews at Xinglong’s headquarters and at the two plant locations. Stucky reviewed the EIA reports for the two projects, which were approved by the Environmental Protection Administration of Kaiyang, Guizhou province in October 2005. Stucky’s July 14, 2007 report was the primary basis for IFC’s staff review of the project.
IFC engaged the Swiss consulting firm Stucky to conduct a technical, environmental, social, and health and safety review of the two facilities for consistency with good international industry practice and IFC’s Performance Standards. Stucky conducted visits and interviews at Xinglong’s headquarters and at the two plant locations. Stucky reviewed the EIA reports for the two projects, which were approved by the Environmental Protection Administration of Kaiyang, Guizhou province in October 2005. Stucky’s July 14, 2007 report was the primary basis for IFC’s staff review of the project.
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