EverWind advances green fuel project to environmental impact statement, with the aim of delivering significant economic and environmental benefits for Newfoundland and Labrador
BURIN PENINSULAEN, 29 October 2024 /PRNewswire/ – EverWind is pleased to announce October 25st2024, Newfoundland and The of Labrador Department of Environment and Climate Change has issued a letter to EverWind Fuels regarding its recently submitted Environmental Assessment Registration, advancing the project to the next phase. The letter sets out the requirement that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) be carried out by EverWind, a step EverWind recommended in its Environmental Assessment registration. This decision aligns with the work EverWind will do to ensure the highest environmental and community stewardship standards are met throughout the project. EverWind’s EIS will address specific environmental, social and economic impacts that may arise from the project and, where necessary, propose mitigation measures to address them. The full scope of the EIS will cover a wide range of topics and include comprehensive studies on:
- Project scope.
- Greenhouse gas emissions.
- Waste management plans.
- Erosion and sediment control measures.
- Effluent streams and outfalls.
- Noise, shadow flicker and sun glare.
- Location of the project and project components.
- Flora and Fauna studies.
- Career information.
- Potential impacts on provincial roads and bridges.
While EverWind undertakes the EIS, critical wind data collection and analysis continues, in collaboration with wind turbine OEMs, with the aim of designing a turbine suitable for the strength of The of Newfoundland wind regime. As this analysis progresses, EverWind will develop a layout for the Lower Burin Peninsula Wind Project Site and develop a solution to ensure that the project does not create significant interconnection with the Newfoundland and Labrador grill.
In addition, EverWind is progressing with the Department of Industry, Energy and Technology and the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture to reduce our Crown land reservation area. Together, we strive to minimize the reservation of unnecessary land with more than half of that allocated to accurately reflect the project’s need, and we continue to align with the communities and the recreational and conservation values of the prioritizing residents. Burin Peninsula.
As part of the EA registry, EverWind remains committed to continued engagement with communities across the Burin Peninsulawhich has already completed more than 50 information sessions since 2022. In addition, EverWind is dedicated to continued collaboration with indigenous communities and organizations by engaging in thorough consultation and providing a comprehensive partnership throughout project development.
EverWind’s regional office is located at 215-217 Ville Marie Drive in Marytown. Community members are encouraged to visit, share insights and learn more about the Project. The office is open from Monday to Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m and on Fridays by appointment only. For information about the project, as submitted in our Environmental Assessment Registration, please visit the Government of Newfoundland and The of Labrador Department of Environment and Climate Change website or follow the link here: Burin Peninsula Green Fuels Project EARD
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“We are committed to working hand in hand with residents of the Burin Peninsula and every level of government to see this project take shape with environmental stewardship at the forefront. This project will result in direct economic benefits and employment opportunities for Newfoundlanders, Labradorians and their communities. It will position Newfoundland and Labrador as a leader in the green fuel industry for Canada and the world.” Trent Vichyfounder and CEO EverWind Fuels.
“This project represents an incredible opportunity for the residents of the Burin Peninsula. We have an industrial history that goes back generations. This project will build on our legacy and can make us the leader Newfoundland must be in the green energy and green fuel industry.” Harold MurphyMayor of Parker’s Cove and Vice Chair Burin Peninsula Energy Board.
About EverWind
EverWind is North America’s leading independent green hydrogen developer, currently developing a 15GW renewable energy pipeline Atlantic Canadaand the first in North America to complete FEED engineering for a large-scale green hydrogen production facility. EverWind is developing one of the world’s largest green fuel projects on the Burin Peninsula in Newfoundland & Labrador. This project will be critical to delivering the scale and competitive wind resource needed to support the green energy transition ambitions of some of the largest industrial companies in the world. EverWind has collected more than 18 months of environmental data and is running the largest wind measurement campaign in the province. EverWind continues to engage with communities and stakeholders on the Burin Peninsula and works closely with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to ensure the economic, social and environmental prosperity of the region for future generations.
EverWind is also developing a sister green fuel project at the same time Point Tupper in Nova Scotia. The Point Tupper project has the first environmental approval North America for a large-scale green hydrogen project, and is well advanced in design, engineering and development for the first phase of both its green energy generation projects and the production facility that will convert this energy into green hydrogen and green ammonia. EverWind owns and operates the Point Tupper Transshipment Terminal, which is the deepest ice-free berth on the East Coast of North Americawith world-class access to rail, roads and pipelines. Our safety-first culture, proven by 19 years without a lost time injury, reflects a highly skilled and comprehensively certified workforce.
EverWind is led by Trent Vichya co-founder of Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners, and a former Blackstone Partner. EverWind’s development team consists of more than 20 members who previously held senior positions at various infrastructure, private equity, renewable energy, engineering and utility companies. EverWind is supported by a local team of Newfoundland & Labrador based partners including Strum Consulting, ICI Innovations, Caron Hawco Group, Angler Solutions, Eunoia Consulting, McInnes CooperRobot Interactive and Edwards & Associates.
SOURCE EverWind Fuel
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