Hapcheon-gun, Establishment of Clean Energy Convergence Power Complex

Promise of a Step Forward with Hapcheon Clean Energy Convergence Power Complex Development Project

Press Conference on the Promotion of Clean Energy Convergence Power Complex
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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Moon Jun-hee, the mayor of Hapcheon County, announced on the 31st after careful consideration and listening to residents' opinions, judging that the 'Hapcheon Clean Energy Convergence Complex Development Project' would only cause division due to debates over environmental pollution, residents' health, and the consent process.

Prior to the announcement, on the 30th, Mayor Moon, Korea Southern Power, and the Opposition Protest Committee attended a discussion session for eight hours in an attempt to find a consensus, but no significant agreement was reached.

In a letter to the residents, Mayor Moon stated, "The majority of the residents hope to attract the development complex, while residents of the planned power plant site strongly oppose it. No decision can be perfect, but I want to take the 'Hapcheon Clean Energy Convergence Complex Development Project' as an opportunity to advance Hapcheon County to the next level." He appealed to the residents, saying, "We will prioritize the health and interests of the residents in promoting the project. Please participate by making concessions step by step."

Additionally, the letter to the residents includes contents about the increase in local tax revenue, population inflow, economic ripple effects, increase in residents' income, village support projects, and health checkups for local residents resulting from the project attraction. It also addresses environmental concerns raised by residents, stating that measures to minimize environmental pollution will be implemented to ensure that no damage occurs to the areas surrounding the power plant.

Meanwhile, reflecting the demands of local residents during the project promotion process, the project excludes 825,000㎡ (2.5 million pyeong) of Grade 1 ecological farmland from the total area of 3.3 million㎡ in Ssangbaek-myeon and Samga-myeon, and will establish a total of 668 MW power generation facilities including 500 MW of natural gas, 88 MW of solar power, and 80 MW of hydrogen fuel cells.

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