28.13 mw ayrancilar and 13.61 mw selale …...Ümit yildiz invitation letter 09.04.2009 y b mayor of...

28.13 MW AYRANCILAR and 13.61 MW SELALE

HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS

Gold Standard Local Stakeholder Consultation Report

CONTENTS

A. Invitations

1. Invitation tracking table 2. Text of invitations or newspaper ads

B. Meeting 1. Program 2. Non-technical summary 3. Participants

i. list ii. feedback forms

4. Pictures 5. Outcomes of consultation

i. Minutes of the meeting ii. Assessment of comments iii. Revisit sustainable development assessment iv. Summary of alterations based on comments

C. Sustainable development matrix

1. Own sustainable development assessment 2. Outcome blind exercise stakeholders 3. Consolidated sustainable development matrix

D. Preparation of Stakeholder Feedback Round

Annex 1: Participant list Annex 2: Sample Invitation Letter Annex 3: Special Guidance for Run-off River Type HEPP Project Assessment Annex 4: Non Technical Project Summary in Turkish Annex 5: Feedback forms and translations

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Gold Standard Passport version 2.0 July 2008 Developed by Ecofys, TÜV-SÜD and FIELD

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SECTION A. Invitations

A.1. Invitation tracking table Local Stakeholder Meeting for Ayrancilar and Selale HEPP projects were held on 16

th of April 2009

in Muradiye Town of Van Province due to the geographical proximity and overlapping stakeholders of the projects. Invitation list for the local stakeholder meeting was based on Gold Standard Toolkit. Local and international NGOs, Government Agencies and individuals were invited. Invitations have been made by registered mails, newspaper ads and through village heads. Local people have been invited through announcement published in a daily newspaper called “Muradiye” and distributed in Van and its districts including Muradiye, on 15.04.2009). Although there exist no DNA in Turkey, Ministry of Environment and Forestry and Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources were invited by registered mail to the meeting. When possible, participation of the invitees was confirmed in order to make necessary arrangements for the meeting. Local representatives of three GS supporting NGOs were invited through postal system and or courier or hand delivery letters. Invitation letters were sent by mail and fax to local and national government institutions, NGOs, GS supporters.

Category Code

Organization (if relevant)

Name of invitee Way of

invitation Date of

invitation Confirmation received? Y/N

C Ministry of

Environment and Forestry

Dr. Mustafa ġAHĠN

Invitation Letter

08.04.2009 Y

B

Ministry of Energy and

Natural Resources

M. Kemal BÜYÜKMIHÇI

Invitation Letter

08.04.2009 Y

B

Ministry of Energy and

Natural Resources

Budak DĠLLĠ

Invitation Letter

08.04.2009 Y

F REC - REEEP Gülçin AKSOY Invitation

Letter 08.04.2009 Y



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F Greenpeace

Turkey Hilal ATICI

Invitation Letter

09.04.2009 Y

B Governor of

Muradiye Ömer SAĞLAM

Invitation Letter

09.04.2009 Y

B Special

Provincial Administration

M.ġirin TAĞMAT

Invitation Letter

09.04.2009 Y

B

Muradiye Provincial

Directorate of Ministry of Agriculture

Ümit YILDIZ Invitation

Letter 09.04.2009 Y

B Mayor of Muradiye Province

Ġzzet ÇELĠK Invitation

Letter 09.04.2009 Y

B

Army Security Commander in

Muradiye Province

Mevlüt ERDOĞAN

Invitation Letter

09.04.2009 Y

F Association of Natural Life Protection

Akın ÖNGÖR Invitation

Letter 09.04.2009 Y

B

Command of Gendarmerie in

Muradiye Province

Ümit SEMERCĠ Invitation

Letter 09.04.2009 Y



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F TEMA

Representative in Van

Bekir ATĠK Invitation

Letter 09.04.2009 Y

Original participant list is given in Annex 1.



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A. 2. Invitation text Stakeholders were invited through letters and newspaper advertisement. Picture below shows the invitation advertisement together with the agenda of the meeting published in a daily newspaper called “Muradiye” on April 15

th 2009. A copy of Invitation Letter sent to stakeholders is given in

Annex 2. INVITATION

MURADIYE ELECTRICTY GENERATION A.S. IS GOING TO HOLD A LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS MEETING FOR AYRANCILAR AND SELALE HEPP PROJECTS ON APRIL 16, 2009. THE MEETING PROGRAM IS GIVEN BELOW AND INTERESTED PARTIES AND LOCAL PUBLIC IS KINDLY INVITED.

Date: 16.04.2009 Meeting Place: Muradiye Mayoralty Meeting Hall AGENDA 14.00-14.20 Introduction 14.20-14.40 Project Introduction 14:40-15:00 Climate Change, Carbon Emission Trade and Project Contribution 15.00-15.30 Questions and answers 15.30-16.00 Environmental and socioeconomic survey

Figure 1. Ayrancilar and Selale Hydroelectric Power Plants Initial Stakeholder Meeting Newspaper Advertisement .



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SECTION B. Meeting

B. 1. Agenda of the meeting

The initial stakeholder meeting has been held on 16

th of April, 2009 in Muradiye Town which is the

closest location to Ayrancilar and Selale Hydropower Plants.

STAKEHOLDER MEETING

Date 16.04.2009

Place Muradiye Town, Muradiye, VAN

AGENDA

14:00 – 14:20 Opening of the meeting and Introduction

14:20 – 14:40 Introduction of the Project

14:40 – 15:00 Presentation of Climate Change and Carbon Offsetting

15:00 – 15:30 Forum (Q&A)

15:30 – 16:00 Discussion about Environmental, Sustainable and Economical Contributions of the Project and Filling-out of the Forms



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B. 2. Non-technical summary

A non technical summary of the project in English is given below and a Turkish summary can be found in Annex 4.

AYRANCILAR AND SELALE HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER PLANTS (HEPP)

PROJECT INFORMATION AYRANCILAR and SELALE HEPPs are planned to be built 5km. northern part of Muradiye Town of Van Province on Bendimahi Weir by Muradiye Elektrik Tic. A.ġ.

Figure 2. Ayrancilar and Selale HEPPs Project Site Ayrancilar Regulator will be built on 2,009 meters elevation and the waters of Bendimahi Weir will be directed towards Ayrancilar HEPP with a transmission line of 12km. The water flow will be then taken to Selale Regulator at 1,782 meters elevation and then directed to Selale HEPP with a transmission line of 4.6 km. Ayrancilar and Selale Regulators will be built 3.5 and 7.9 meters above the weir bed respectively and a minimum flow will be ensured through the weir to maintain the natural habitat.

The water will be released to the weir bed without a change in chemical composition after passing through transmission lines and turbines at a rate of 17.0 m

3/second. Total annual

electrical energy generation is estimated at 168.00 GWh, which is approximately the need for a town of 75,000. According to calculations based on electricity generation estimates, Ayrancilar and Selale HEPP projects will result in a CO2 reduction of 115,000 tons per year due to use of renewable resources and will contribute significantly to the environment, air quality and mitigation of green house gasses.

Project Site



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Figure 3. Ayrancilar Regulator Site

Figure 4. Selale Project Site The construction work is planned to take 2 years and 55 personnel is planned to be employed within the scope of the project. The project will create permanent job opportunities for 20 personnel during the operation phase of the plants and local work force will have priority in recruitment process.



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B. 3. Participants

i. List of participants Participant‟s list is also given in Annex 1.

Participant list stakeholder consultation

Date and time: 16th

April 2009 – 2.00 pm, 4.00 pm

Location: Muradiye, Van Turkey

Name participant, job/position in the community

Male/ Female

Signature Organisation (if relevant)

Contact details

Ayla ÇEVĠK Female Address:Muradiye Ġlçe Emniyet Müdürlüğü - VAN

YeĢim ANAL Female Address: Muradiye Ġlçe Emniyet Müdürlüğü - VAN

AfĢin TOP Male Address: Muradiye Ġlçe Emniyet Müdürlüğü - VAN

Bekir EBREM, Local Participant

Male Address: Kemerköprü

Mehmet GÜLCÜLER

Male Muradiye Elektrik

Nesim KESGĠN Male District Public Interpretation

T: 00905054841490 Address: Muradiye Ġlçe Hak Eğitim Merkezi - VAN E-mail:[email protected]

Yavuz SOLMAZ

Male Governor T:00904324512400 Email:[email protected]

Ümit SEMEKÇĠ Male

T:00904324512021 Address: Muradiye Ġlçe Jandandarma Komutanlığı - VAN Email:[email protected]

Metin BĠLGĠLĠ, Local Participant

Male T:00904324512024 Address:YeniĢehir Mahallesi Email: [email protected]

SavaĢ ÖZREÇBER, Local Participant

Male T:00904324512038 Address:YeniĢehir Mahallesi E-mail: [email protected]

Ahmet Avcı, Local Participant

Male Address:Kemerköprü

Metin AKSOY, Local Participant

Male

Hikmet BAĞLI, Local Participant

Male

Özgür Male Muradiye



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AYDINOĞLU, Local Participant

Elektrik

Halime ARSLAN, Local Participant

Female

Suna MURANOĞLU, Local Participant

Female

Cahide ġAHĠN, Local Participant

Female

Ömer EBREM, Local Participant

Male

SavaĢ EBREM, Village Headman

Male T:00905457863614 Address: Kemerköprü - Muradiye - VAN

Ersin KAYA, Local Participant

Male T: 00905449461075 Address: Kemerköprü - Muradiye - VAN

Cema ÇOKSU, Local Participant

Male T: 00905365912018 Address: Görecek Değerbilir Köyü, Muradiye - VAN

Hülya SARI, Local Participant

Female

Bilge KULAK, Local Participant

Female

Vahide SOYLU, Local Participant

Female

Gözde DEMĠRCAN, Local Participant

Female

Filiz ALADAĞ, Local Participant

Female

Adem BAġAK, Local Participant

Male

Zehra ÇĠFTÇĠ, Local Participant

Female

Semra FIRTINA, Local Participant

Female

Güler ALICI, Local

Female



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Participant

Çiler BĠLĠCĠ, Local Participant

Female

Fatma Baycanar, Local Participant

Female

NeĢe YILDIZ, Local Participant

Female

ii. Evaluation forms

During the well attended meeting, an evaluation form in Turkish (translated from table J.3 in GS toolkit) was distributed to each participant and participants were requested to complete the form. 20 forms were completed and returned. (Evaluation forms have been assessed as stated by GS.) In general, participants have claimed that the meeting was successful and useful to get information about hydroelectric power generation, benefits and effects on local regions and climate change issues. Stakeholders‟ comments were affirmative since the project will be beneficial for local Community. The forms filled by participants are given in Annex 5.



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B. 4. Pictures

Figure 5. Participants of Ayrancilar and Selale HEPP Projects Local Stakeholders Consultation



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Figure 6. Kemal DEMĠRKOL and Arda AKSARAY reply to stakeholder‟s questions



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B. 5. Outcome of consultation

i. Minutes of the meeting

Ayrancilar and Selale Hydroelectric Power Plant‟s Initial Stakeholder Meeting was held on 9th of April, 2009 in Muradiye Town.

Figure 7. Introduction of the project. Mr. Kemal DEMĠRKOL, Project Development Manager of GTE, made the opening speech and gave brief information about the purpose of the meeting. After the opening speech, Mr. Arda AKSARAY, MURADIYE ELEKTRIK representative introduced the project and explained its contributions and benefits and gave detailed information. Later, Mr. Kemal DEMĠRKOL, made a power point presentation related to the climate change, carbon trade and contribution of the project to environment and sustainable development. At the end of presentations, participants‟ questions have been replied by Mr. Arda AKSARAY and Mr. Kemal DEMĠRKOL. Questions and comments given by participants can be summarized as below:



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Nesim KESKİN – Town Public Education Center Director

How will agriculture be affected after the project is completed and operation commences?

Arda AKSARAY

The legal regulations determine the priority order in use of water resources. The first priority is drinking water; the second is water for agricultural use and the last priority is use of water for energy generation. The flow of water is controlled by the legal authorities. We don‟t use all the water flowing for energy generation. We demonstrated through Environmental Impact Assessment that we will leave the required amount of water for the continuation of natural habitat and agriculture.

Local Participant

I think the company will earn an income from the operations here and I believe they will make profits. Have you allocated any portion of the profits for the development of local people in terms of agriculture or other means?

Arda AKSARAY

We don‟t have such an allocation but our investment in the region is quite substantial. We do everything in our power to maintain development of the region because we are considering other projects in the region in the future. As a simple example we would like to improve the environmental layout and design places for local people to enjoy themselves.

Local Participant

Can you elaborate quantitatively on 115,000 tons CO2 emission with an understandable example?

Kemal DEMİRKOL

Let me explain how CO2 emission reduction is calculated. We first calculate the energy composition of the country and the resources (coal/natural gas, etc.) used during the generation of this electricity. Consequently we find the total electricity and CO2 emission of the country. When the total energy generation is proportionally compared to the numbers of Ayrancilar and Selale HEPPs we reach 115,000 tons.

Nesim KESKİN – Town Public Education Center Director Will the energy generated at the end of the project used in our Town? I guess you mentioned 75,000 people.

Kemal DEMİRKOL

75,000 is an approximate figure calculated through Ministry of Energy figures. This number only covers residential use and does not include industrial or other uses such as street illumination. Think about the electrical system as a pool. All the electricity generated, whether it be from Ataturk Dam, from Bandirma or from Mugla, is collected in this pool and everybody uses the pool for their energy needs.



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After the questions are answered, sustainable development matrix forms (in Turkish) have been distributed to the meeting participants. Questions in the matrix have been explained and participants have been asked to fill the matrix considering the impact of project activities. 20 participants filled the forms. These forms have been collected and assessed for any negative comments that may require changes in the project design. No negative comments that can affect the project design have been identified. Finally, Mr. Kemal DEMĠRKOL has informed the participants about the process, follow-up of the meeting and about the feedback round planned. Contact information of MURADIYE ELEKTRIK and GTE were given to the participants for future questions and comments and for those participants who may wish to complete the survey form and send later.

ii. Assessment of comments

Stakeholder Comment Assessment Response to comment Will the project have any impact on agriculture in the region?

Reasonable The company will ensure there will be a required amount of water flow not to impact agricultural use as regulated by legislations.

What sort of additional contributions will the project have on the region?

Taken into Account The company recognizes that local people expect a variety of contributions for the region.

Job Opportunities.

Taken into Account The company recognizes that there is an interest in job opportunities associated with the plant.

iii. Revisit sustainability assessment

Yes No Are you going to revisit the sustainable development assessment?

Give reasoning behind decision the decision.

At the end of the Initial Stakeholder Meeting, no significant issues or problems have been put by the participants that will require revisiting the sustainable development assessment.



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iv. Summary of alterations based on comments Stakeholder comments have not required any change in the project design. The local stakeholders asked for various contributions from the company to improve their town and the investor company will assess proposals on a case by case basis.



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SECTION C. Sustainable Development Matrix

C.1. Own sustainable development matrix

Indicator Mitigation

measure Relevance to achieving MDG

Chosen parameter and explanation

Preliminary score

Air quality - MDG targets 7.A (Integrate the principles of sustainable development into country policies and programs and reverse the loss of environmental resources) and 7. B (7.2 CO2 emissions, total, per capita and per $1 GDP (PPP))

Amount of the fossil fuels will be reduced in parallel to increased electricity generated by renewable resources

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Water quality and quantity

- - No negative or significantly positive effect

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Soil condition - - Not relevant 0

Other pollutants

- - Not relevant 0

Biodiversity - - Not relevant 0



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Quality of employment

MDG Target 1.B (Achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all, including women and young people) , 1.4 (1.4 Growth rate of GDP per person employed)

0

Livelihood of the poor

MDG Target 1.A (Halve, between 1990 and 2015, the proportion of people whose income is less than one dollar a day) and 1.B (Achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all, including women and young people) , 1.4 (1.4 Growth rate of GDP per person employed)

Project will create new job opportunities during construction & operation phases.

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Access to affordable and clean energy services

The electricity generation model of Turkey is centralized generation. Distributed Energy Systems, like Ayrancilar and Selale HEPPs are useful for increasing the efficiency. Besides, the project helps to decrease the dependency of imported fossil fuels (like Natural Gas, coal etc.)

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Human and institutional capacity

Project will contribute toward increasing the skills of local employees

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and generally improve Awareness of environmental issues

Quantitative employment and income generation

MDG target 1.B (Achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all, including women and young people) 1.4 Growth rate of GDP per person employed 1.5 Employment-to-population ratio 1.6 Proportion of employed people living below $1 (PPP) per day 1.7 Proportion of own-account and contributing family workers in total employment

During the construction and operation phases, effort will be taken to recruit from local workforce

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Balance of payments and investment

MDG Target 8.D (Deal comprehensively with the debt problems of developing countries through national and international measures in order to make debt sustainable in the long term)

The project helps to decrease the dependency of imported fossil fuels (like Natural Gas, coal etc.)

+

Technology transfer and technological self-reliance

MDG target 8.F (In cooperation with the private sector, make available the benefits of new technologies, especially information and communications)

Project gives an opportunity to high technology transfer

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C.2. Outcome Blind sustainable development exercise


measure Chosen parameter and explanation

Score given by stakeholders

+ - 0

Air quality

-

Amount of fossil fuel, instead of renewable energy source

11 1 6


- - 11 3 4

Soil condition - - 11 2 3

Other pollutants - - 10 3 6

Biodiversity - - 8 3 4


- - 15 1 2

Livelihood of the poor -

Project will create new employment

opportunities 15 0 3


- - 19 0 1


- - 14 1 2


- Effort will be taken to recruit from local

workforce 16 0 0


- - 18 0 2


- - 19 0 1

Results from the blind sustainable development exercise were in parallel with the assessment made by project developer. Stakeholders‟ comments on sustainability assessment were positive and in line or more positive with the project developer‟s assessment. There is no reason stated for the negative comment on air quality. The project will not have an impact on air quality. Negative comments on water quality and quantity are attributed to the reduction in the quantity of water and concerns on the quality of water after flowing through the turbines. The company has to follow legal regulations on the water usage. Therefore quantity reduction in water will not have an impact on the natural habitat or agriculture in the region. The chemical composition hence the quality of water will not be affected by turbines. One negative



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comment on soil condition is attributed to the change in water quantity, which will not have an impact on soil condition. The other participant expressing negative comment did not state any reason for the score. Noise pollution is stated as a reason for the only negative comment with an explanation on „other pollutants‟ question. The company recognizes there will be noise during construction but it is not estimated to be excessive to have an impact. Negative comments on biodiversity question are attributed to potential impact on fish in the river bed during spawning period and potential change in composition of the water. The composition of the water will not

change during the electricity generation process. The power plants will also not affect the spawning habitat for fish. Minimum water flow will be maintained during spawning periods. No reasons are stated for the negative comments on “Quality of employment” and “Human and institutional capacity” questions. The project is expected to have positive impacts on both issues.



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C.3. Consolidated sustainable development matrix


measure Relevance to achieving

MDG Chosen

parameter and explanation

Final score

Air quality - MDG targets 7.A (Integrate the principles of sustainable development into country policies and programs and reverse the loss of environmental resources) and 7. B (7.2 (CO2 emissions, total, per capita and per $1 GDP (PPP))

Amount of the fossil fuels will be reduced in parallel to increase electricity generated by renewable resources +


- - Not relevant 0

Soil condition - - Not relevant 0

Other pollutants - - Not relevant 0

Biodiversity - - Not relevant 0


All labors are trained in terms of work safety and relevant safety protocols. An emergency plan is issued for risk of accident.

MDG Target 1.B (Achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all, including women and young people) , 1.4 (1.4 Growth rate of GDP per person employed)

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MDG Target 1.A (Halve, between 1990 and 2015, the proportion of people whose income is less than one dollar a day) and 1.B (Achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all,

Project will create new job opportunities during construction & operation phases.

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including women and young people) , 1.4 (1.4 Growth rate of GDP per person employed)



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Project will contribute toward increasing the skills of staff and awareness of environmental issues

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MDG target 1.B (Achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all, including women and young people) 1.4 Growth rate of GDP per person employed 1.5 Employment-to-population ratio 1.6 Proportion of employed people living below $1 (PPP) per day 1.7 Proportion of own-account and contributing family workers in total employment

During the construction and operation phases, every effort will be taken to recruit from local workforce

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MDG Target 8.D (Deal comprehensively with the debt problems of developing countries through national and international measures in order to make debt sustainable in the long term)


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MDG target 8.F (In cooperation with the private sector, make available the benefits of new technologies, especially information and communications)

Project gives an opportunity of high technology transfer

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Justification choices, data source and provision of references

Air quality To generate electricity by hydro power will reduce the amount of CO2 released to the air in Turkey. (TEIAS – Turkish Electricity Transmission Corp- Electricity Capacity Projection Report (2008-2017) http://www.teias.gov.tr/projeksiyon/CAPACITY%20PROJECTION%202008-2017.pdf )


No negative or significantly positive impact of project is identified. (”Environmental Impact Assessment Report”.)

Soil condition No negative or significantly positive impact of project is identified. (”Environmental Impact Assessment Report”.)

Other pollutants No negative or significantly positive impact of project is identified. (”Environmental Impact Assessment Report”.)

Biodiversity No negative or significantly positive impact of project is identified. (”Environmental Impact Assessment Report”.)


Project activities will create many direct and indirect opportunities both locally and nationally. There is no adverse effect of the positions. All employees will be trained for job security according to local regulations.


Income of local people from project activities will increase as a result of project. Unemployment reaches 27,2% for the region. ((http://tuikapp.tuik.gov.tr/Bolgesel/menuAction.do , Turkish Statistical Institute‟s web site)


The project will help meet national energy demand and enable diversification in the energy supply. (www.teias.gov.tr, Turkish Electricity Generation Statistics, http://www.epdk.org.tr/yayin_rapor/elektrik/yayin_rapor.htm EMRA/EPDK – Turkish Electricity Market Regulatory Authority Reports)


Project will increase human and institutional capacity of the workers and local community in terms of awareness about environmental issues. ((http://tuikapp.tuik.gov.tr/Bolgesel/menuAction.do , Turkish Statistical Institute‟s web site)


During the construction and operation phases, recruitment will be conducted among the local workforce. (MURADIYE ELEKTRIK supplies all documents.)


Turkey is heavily dependent on import fossil fuel for electricity generation. Project will help to decrease the dependency of fuel import and result in net foreign currency saving and energy security. (TEIAS – Turkish Electricity Transmission Corp- Electricity Capacity Projection Report (2008-2017)

http://www.teias.gov.tr/projeksiyon/CAPACITY%20PROJECTION%202008-

2017.pdf )

Technology transfer and

Project will assist in transfer of high technology to Turkey.

http://www.teias.gov.tr/projeksiyon/CAPACITY%20PROJECTION%202008-2017.pdf


http://tuikapp.tuik.gov.tr/Bolgesel/menuAction.do

http://www.teias.gov.tr/

http://www.epdk.org.tr/yayin_rapor/elektrik/yayin_rapor.htm

http://tuikapp.tuik.gov.tr/Bolgesel/menuAction.do





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technological self-reliance

(Technical Brochures sourced by equipment suppliers.)

SECTION D. Preparation of Stakeholder Feedback Round

During the initial stakeholder meeting, the participants have been informed about the feedback round.

In order to prepare for the feedback round, a summary of the consultation report prepared in Turkish will be sent to the identified stakeholders and participants through mail or village heads. Also, international offices of Helio International, Mercy Corps and local representative of GS will be included in the feedback round

Soft copies of the project documents will be available on the web site of GTE. Hard copies of the LSC Report and/or Passport will be available during the 2-month long feedback round for those who do not have internet access through village heads.



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ANNEX 2. Invitation Letter

Sample Invitation Letter

06.04.2009

T.C. Enerji ve Tabii Kaynaklar Bakanlığı Elektrik İşleri Etüd İdaresi Genel Müdürlüğü Eskişehiryolu 7. Km, No. 186, 06520 Ankara Tel: 312-295 50 00 Faks: 312-295 50 05 Sn. Mustafa Kemal Büyükmıhcı Genel Müdür Firmamız Muradiye Elektrik Üretim Aġ. ile Global Tan Enerji Limited ġti. arasında imzalanan Karbon Ticareti anlaĢması gereğince, Van ili Muradiye ilçesi sınırları içerisinde yer alan Ayrancılar ve ġelale Hidroelektrik Santralleri projemize yönelik sertifikalandırma iĢlemleri baĢlatılmıĢtır. Bu proje kapsamında düzenlediğimiz PaydaĢlar Toplantısı‟nda sizi aramızda görmekten memnunluk duyacağız. Gönüllü anlaĢmalar çerçevesinde sertifikalandırılacak Projemiz için “GOLD STANDARD” değerlendirmesine dayalı bir çalıĢma yapılmaktadır. ÇalıĢmalarımızın baĢarılı sonuçlandırılması için, Proje kapsamında görev almıĢ ve Proje‟den etkilenen bütün paydaĢların katılacağı bir toplantı düzenlenmesi gerekli olmaktadır. Bu toplantı sonucunda hazırlanacak rapor, Proje Tasarım Dökümanı içinde yer alacak ve değerlendirilecektir. Projemize yönelik Bilgi Notu ve Toplantı Programı ekte tarafınıza gönderilmektedir. PaydaĢlar Toplantısı ile ilgili çalıĢmalarımız geçtiğimiz hafta baĢlamıĢ olup, yazılı olarak görüĢlerinizi bildirmeniz de sağlanacaktır. Toplantımız 16 Nisan 2009 tarihinde 14:00–16:00 saatleri arasında Muradiye Kaymakamlığı Toplantı Salonunda gerçekleĢtirilecektir. Kıymetli katılımlarınızın firmamız için önemli olduğunu tekrar belirtir, konu ile ilgili olarak bilgi ve gereğini arz ederiz. Saygılarımızla, Muradiye Elektrik Üretim A.Ş.



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ANNEX 3. Special Guidance for Run-off River Type HEPP Project Assessment

Management Domain Minimum Flow Goal is a dynamic flow regime, which qualitatively simulates the natural hydrological regime

Minimum 0.45m3/s water will be continuously released from Selale regulator and 0.54 m3/s water will be released from Ayrancilar regulator to simulate the natural flow regime.

Minimum flow which guarantees habitat quality and prevents critical oxygen and chemical concentrations

Minimum 0.45m3/s water will be continuously released from Selale regulator and 0.54 m3/s water will be released from Ayrancilar regulator to simulate the natural flow regime.

No disconnection of lateral rivers There is no disconnection of lateral rivers in the project. Flows of the weir will be discharged back to the same weir after being used in energy production.

Minimum water depth for fish migration during critical periods

Minimum 0.45m3/s water will be continuously released from Selale regulator and 0.54 m3/s water will be released from Ayrancilar regulator.

Lateral and vertical connectivity (flood plains and groundwater) shall not be substantially disturbed

There will be no disconnection of lateral rivers. Project is a small run of river project and it does not have a storage volume to disturb the underground waters.

Provides sufficient transport capacity for sediments

Two passages of 3m width will be constructed to enable sediment transport.

Landscape compartments shall not be destroyed

Original project has been divided into two projects to protect a natural waterfall in the project site.

Flood plain ecosystems shall not be endangered

Since the project does not have a dam but a small weir to regulate the waters of the brook, landscape compartments and flood plain ecosystems will not be endangered.



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Conservation of locally adapted species and ecosystems

Locally adapted species and ecosystems will not be affected by the project.

Hydropeaking Rate of change of water level should not impair fish and benthic populations

Minimum water flow will be maintained and during critical periods and this will be monitored by state authorities.

Reduction in water level should not lead to drying of the water course.

A minimum flow will be maintained in the project even in dry seasons.

Protective measures if flood plain ecosystems are impaired.

The project is run-off-river type and is not expected to have an impact on flood plain ecosystem.

No isolation of fish and benthic organisms when water level decreases

The weir will prevent the isolation of fish and organisms by providing a steady minimal flow, even when water level decreases.

No impairment of spawning habitat for fish

The plants will not affect the spawning habitat for fish. Minimum water flow will be maintained during spawning periods.

Reservoir management Are there feasible alternatives to reservoir flushing?

Since the project is a run of river power plant, it does not feature any storage volume. Unlike the dam reservoirs, a reservoir operation policy cannot be applied to this project.

Changes in reservoir levels should not impair lateral ecosystems (flood plains, river shores, …)


Connectivity with lateral rivers should not be impaired


Sediment accumulation areas should be used as valuable habitats, where feasible.

The project is a small run-off-type HEPP. No significant accumulation is expected.

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ecosystems if they are impaired to have an impact on flood plain ecosystem.

Sediment management

Sediments have to pass through the power plant.

Two passages of 3m width will be constructed to enable sediment transport.

No erosion and no accumulation in the river bed below storage dams and water intakes because of a deficit in sediments.

Since the project is a run of river power plant, it does not feature any storage volume.

Sediment transport should sustain morphological structures, which are typical for the river.

Two passages of 3m width will be sufficient to maintain transport of morphological structures.

No accumulation of sediments below dams

Since the project is a run of river power plant, it does not feature any storage volume.

Riverine habitats have to be established

Riverine habitats will not be impacted by the project.

Power plant design Protection of animals against injury and death stemming from power plant operations (turbines, canals, water intakes, …)

All conveyance channel will be covered to prevent injuries.

Free fish migration upwards and downwards (as far as technologically feasible)

Since there will be always water flowing in the original river bed, free fish migration upwards and downwards will be available. There will be a fish passage to enable fish migration.

Social impacts Cultural landscapes Cultural Landscapes will not be affected by the project activity.

Human heritage (including protection of special ethnic groups)

There will not be any social impact on human heritage and way of life. It will help the locals by providing additional employment.

Preservation of lifestyles There will not be any disturbance on human heritage and way of life since the power plant is not close to the settlement area.

Empowerment of local stakeholders in the decision-making process (about mitigation and compensation of social impacts)

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Resettlement of local population under similar or better living conditions (than prior to the project)

There will not be any resettlement due to project activities.

Build additional social infrastructure, sufficient to cope with population increase (due to migration induced by the project)

The project will not induce any migration.

Water quality and fishing losses affecting downstream riverside population

The downstream water quality will not be affected.



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ANNEX 4. Project Summary (Turkish)

MURADİYE ELEKTRİK ÜRETİM A.Ş. 28.13 MW AYRANCILAR ve 13.61 MW ŞELALE HİDROELEKTRİK

SANTRALLERİ

PROJE BİLGİ NOTU

AYRANCILAR ve ġELALE Hidroelektrik Santralleri Projesi, MURADĠYE Elektrik Üretim A.ġ. tarafından Van ili, Muradiye Ġlçesinin 5 km kuzeyinde, Bendimahi Çayının hidroelektrik potansiyelinin elektrik enerjisine dönüĢtürmek üzere planlanmıĢtır.

Resim 1. Ayrancılar&Şelale HES Proje Sahası Bendimahi Çayı üzerinde 2.009m kotunda Ayrancılar Regülatörü ile düzenlenen sular yaklaĢık 12km uzunluğundaki iletim hattı ile yükleme havuzuna buradan da cebri boru Ayrancılar HES‟ alınacaktır. Santralden çıkan sular Muradiye ġelalesi‟nden geçtikten sonra 1.782m taban kotunda ġelale Regülâtörü ile tekrar düzenlenecek ve yaklaĢık 4,6 km uzunluğundaki iletim hattı ġelale HES‟e alınacaktır. Proje su akımının düzenlenmesi amacıyla inĢa edilecek olan Ayrancılar ve ġelale Regülâtörler, dere tabanından yaklaĢık 3,5 ve 7,9 m yüksekliğinde inĢa edilecek olup, Bendimahi Çayı‟nın canlı yaĢamının devamı için sürekli olarak dere yatağına su bırakılacaktır. Ayrancılar ve ġelale Regülâtörü sayesinde düzenlenen su akımı, dere yatağının oluĢturduğu yaklaĢık yükseklik farkından faydalanılarak, saniye de yaklaĢık 17,0 m3 su, Proje kapsamında inĢa edilecek olan iletim hattı ve türbinlerden geçirilerek, suyun kimyasal niteliği bozulmadan ve miktarında bir azalma olmadan, dere yatağına verilecektir. Bu esnada üretilecek olan elektrik enerjisi miktarı yılda yaklaĢık 168,00 GWh olarak



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hesaplanmakta olup, bu miktar yaklaĢık olarak 75.000 nüfuslu bir yerleĢim biriminin elektrik ihtiyacını karĢılayacak seviyededir. Söz konusu elektrik üretimi temel alınarak yapılan hesaplamalara göre, yenilenebilir kaynakların kullanımı nedeniyle Ayrancılar ve ġelale HES yılda yaklaĢık olarak 115.000 ton karbon dioksit (CO2) azaltımı sağlayarak çevreye, hava kalitesine ve özellikle de iklim değiĢikliğine neden olan gazların azaltımına önemli ölçüde katkıda bulunacaktır.

Resim 2. Ayrancılar HES Regülâtör Sahası

Resim 3. Şelale HES Projesi İnşaat Alanı



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Proje inĢaat çalıĢmalarının yaklaĢık olarak 2 yıl sürmesi planlanmakta olup, bu süre boyunca yaklaĢık 55 kiĢinin çalıĢması planlanmaktadır. Santralin iĢletmeye alındığı zaman ise, yaklaĢık 20 kiĢiye doğrudan ve sürekli iĢ imkânı sağlanacak olup, yerel halka istihdam esnasında öncelik verilecektir.



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ANNEX 5. Feedback Forms



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Translation of Feedback Forms:

Name Views regarding the meeting.

Positive comments regarding the project.

Negative comments regarding the meeting.

The project is good for the preservation of the waterfall.

Positive in terms of air pollution.

Negative in terms of air quality.

Nesim Kesgin The meeting is very beneficial but it is recommended to appeal to a larger audience.

If the project can create additional opportunities with sub projects Ģt will be positive.

I do not have enough information to express a negative comment.

Yesim Anar Very enlightning. Positive environmentally and for employment.

No negative comments.

Afsin Top Enlightning. Positive environmentally.

More resources should have been allocated for local people for the future.

Ayla Celik Creates awareness for people and government authorities.

Our questions are answered.


Metin Aksoy Meetings like this will improve the perspective of the local people on the project .

The project will have positive contribution for national and local economy.


Umit Semerci The meeting has been informative. With simple examples local people can adopt more.

Employment for the region and utilization of natural resources in benefit of the country.




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Hikmet Bagli The meeting has been explanatory on environmental impact of the project, reduction of dependency on foreign resources, employment benefits and use of agricultural lands.

The project provides employment and contributes to the economy and energy need of the country.


Yavuz Solmaz I believe it has been a positive meeting. The local people did not know what the project is and why the it is being implemented.

I believe the project is beneficial for the town. Time will tell.

Attention should be paid to our natural beauty as the project starts. I hope this is taken into consideration in this sort of projects.

Hasan Polat A positive meeting.

We hope for the best for Muradiye people.

We want everything to be succesful.

Ozgur Aydinoglu The meeting is good in terms of information however the organization and content could be better.

Regional employment, energy.

Regional difficulties.

Metin Bilgili It has been a beneficial meeting. We learned more on the HEPP project and global warming. The project should be described to more people.

I find the project positive for its contribution to electrical energy generation and environment.

I am concerned that water level of Muradiye waterfall can decrease. The project should be more integrated with local people and more opportunities should be provided to local people.

Savas Ozrecber No comments. I find the meeting very positive for Muradiye and surrounding since there was not a similar study before.

I think a possible water shortage in the coming years may affect efficient use of water resources of the town adversely.



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Cahide Sahin Employment and increase in income level.

No comments. No comments.

Vahide Soylu Employment and contribution to income level

Cheaper electrity.

Air pollution.

Zehra Ciftli Positive for the waterfall.


Semra Firtina Thank you for thinking us.

Good comments regarding the waterfall.

No comments.

Guler Alici Good More good things can happen in Muradiye.

No comments.

Fatma Baycinar Environmental beauty and increase in water.


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