Dili, 17.01.2010
The media release emitted from the office of the President reads:
"According to the contract, the construction works are scheduled for conclusion by December 31st, 2011. An environmental impact assessment will be undertaken on a regular basis, namely by monitoring the emission of potential pollutant (smoke and/or leakage) in compliance with the limits established by the Kyoto Protocol."
The President and his advisors are best misguided, and or at worst misguiding the Timorese people with this statement, which is a brazen attempt to justify the hitherto, and continuing illegal actions of this de facto government, in relation to these heavy fuel power station proposals.
The FRETILIN parliamentary group has formally requested documents relating to both the procurement as well as any environmental impact assessments. Neither have been delivered to date, the former because of the arrogance of the Gusmao de facto government towards the parliament, and the latter because such an assessment has never been undertaken.
Under Timor-Leste law an environmental impact assessment is required prior to any such large scale project is approved, and certainly before it starts. The cancellation of the previous contract for the second hand heavy fuel stations and their replacement with what is purported to be new generators is still in breach of the environmental laws applicable in the RDTL, because there has not been an environmental impact assessment as required by the law.
"An environmental impact assessment will be undertaken on a regular basis", the President's media release states. The law is clear in that it is undertaken and assessed as to whether what is proposed complies with the law and its guidelines for protection of the environment.
The lack of transparency in relation to this very important investment and potentially very damaging to our fragile natural environment continues with renewed vigor, and now it appears with the support of the President himself.
The FRETILIN parliamentary group will be considering the possibility of establishing a parliamentary commission of inquiry to examine the complete process hitherto for acquisition of the heavy fuel technology for electricity generation in Timor-Lese. Legal action is still a possibility to prevent a continuing breach of the law.
Whilst we support the need to invest in increasing access to electricity by our people, we are firm in our belief that all renewable alternative energy sources that are environmentally sustainable should first be fully explored and used. Timor-Leste has a number of such resources available, which have are being dismissed by the de Gusmao facto government.
Jose Teixeira MP
For FRETILIN.Media
For further information please contact +670 728 7080
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From: ETAN
Date: Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 12:51 AM
Subject: TLPres: President of the Republic lays the first stone of the Hera power station
To: east-timor@lists.riseup.net
P R E S S R E L E A S E
President of the Republic lays the first stone of the Hera power station
The Head of State, Dr. José Ramos-Horta, laid on Friday the first stone for the construction of the heavy oil power station in Hera. The Prime Minister, Xanana Gusmão, and the President of the National Parliament, Fernando “La Sama” de Araújo, among other individualities and many other guests and citizens, took part of this ceremony.
The contract was signed on October 25th, 2008 between the Government of Timor-Leste and the company China Nuclear Industry 22nd Construction Co. Ltd. This project will cover 630 kilometers and comprise part of the 13 districts, aiming to provide high powered electricity of 110 KV.
The stations will be located in Hera/Manatuto (120 MW) and Betano/Same (60 MW), furnished in compliance with the Chinese standards.
There will be a few 110/20 KV substations in Dili, Manatuto, Baucau, Lospalos, Viqueque, Same, Suai, Maliana and Liquiçá.
Electric power will be provided to the whole country, with a future planning of connecting the system to neighboring countries.
The US$360.000.000 contract comprehends 91 millions for the stations and other facilities, and almost 270 millions for wiring, substations and other facilities.
Three million US dollars per year (during five years, amounting to 15 millions) will be provided for the stations management and operation, as well as for professional training.
According to the contract, the construction works are scheduled for conclusion by December 31st, 2011. An environmental impact assessment will be undertaken on a regular basis, namely by monitoring the emission of potential pollutant (smoke and/or leakage) in compliance with the limits established by the Kyoto Protocol.
PPR – Dili, JAN 15th, 2010
Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
Presidency of the Republic
Dr. José H. Meirelles
Int. Relations/Media Senior Adviser
Nicolau Lobato Palace
Aitarak-Lara, Díli, Timor-Leste
PBX : +670-333-9999/ext. 242
Mobile: +670-751-6413
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From: ETAN
Date: Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 12:51 AM
Subject: TLPres: President of the Republic lays the first stone of the Hera power station
To: east-timor@lists.riseup.net
P R E S S R E L E A S E
President of the Republic lays the first stone of the Hera power station
The Head of State, Dr. José Ramos-Horta, laid on Friday the first stone for the construction of the heavy oil power station in Hera. The Prime Minister, Xanana Gusmão, and the President of the National Parliament, Fernando “La Sama” de Araújo, among other individualities and many other guests and citizens, took part of this ceremony.
The contract was signed on October 25th, 2008 between the Government of Timor-Leste and the company China Nuclear Industry 22nd Construction Co. Ltd. This project will cover 630 kilometers and comprise part of the 13 districts, aiming to provide high powered electricity of 110 KV.
The stations will be located in Hera/Manatuto (120 MW) and Betano/Same (60 MW), furnished in compliance with the Chinese standards.
There will be a few 110/20 KV substations in Dili, Manatuto, Baucau, Lospalos, Viqueque, Same, Suai, Maliana and Liquiçá.
Electric power will be provided to the whole country, with a future planning of connecting the system to neighboring countries.
The US$360.000.000 contract comprehends 91 millions for the stations and other facilities, and almost 270 millions for wiring, substations and other facilities.
Three million US dollars per year (during five years, amounting to 15 millions) will be provided for the stations management and operation, as well as for professional training.
According to the contract, the construction works are scheduled for conclusion by December 31st, 2011. An environmental impact assessment will be undertaken on a regular basis, namely by monitoring the emission of potential pollutant (smoke and/or leakage) in compliance with the limits established by the Kyoto Protocol.
PPR – Dili, JAN 15th, 2010
Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
Presidency of the Republic
Dr. José H. Meirelles
Int. Relations/Media Senior Adviser
Nicolau Lobato Palace
Aitarak-Lara, Díli, Timor-Leste
PBX : +670-333-9999/ext. 242
Mobile: +670-751-6413
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