Naju Mayor Kang In-gyu: "Stop Operation of SRF Combined Heat and Power Plant"

[Naju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Kang In-kyu, mayor of Naju, Jeollanam-do, stated, “The Korea District Heating Corporation (KDHC)'s forced operation of the SRF combined heat and power plant without approval of the business commencement report will not only provoke strong opposition from residents but also deepen social conflicts,” and urged, “Stop the irresponsible forced operation of the power plant.”

On the 26th, Mayor Kang visited the SRF combined heat and power plant located in the Shindo Industrial Complex to protest the operation of the SRF (Solid Refuse Fuel) power plant.

According to the city on that day, KDHC began operating the power plant using solid refuse fuel (SRF) facilities around 10 a.m.

The city holds the position that operating the power plant using refuse fuel is inappropriate, especially as the court is about to hear the appeal regarding the “refusal to approve the business commencement report for the SRF combined heat and power plant.”

Mayor Kang said, “KDHC’s forced operation of the SRF power plant is an irresponsible act that disregards the public interest as a public enterprise. KDHC has failed to complete administrative procedures such as the business commencement report for operating the SRF power plant, and the appeal is currently underway in court.”

He added, “We will never tolerate forced operation in a situation where consensus with the local community and residents has not been formed. KDHC must immediately stop operating the power plant and come to the table for dialogue and consultation.”

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