Krasnodar GRES Project Volume I11 Environmental Assessment

Adding a new double-circuit 220 kV line from Kurgannaya to Zilposelok via
the Krasnodar GRES,
Rerouting one circuit of the existing double-circuit 220 kV 185 krn line
between Tzentralnaya and Armavir via Cheremushki, and
Rerouting the circuits of the above line via Kurgannaya.
3.4. I The Switchyards
The Krasnodar GRES plant will have two switchyards, one at 500 kV and one at
220 kV. The two switchyards will be interconnected by three single phase 167
MVA non-PCB containing autotransformers. One spare transformer will be
provided. A 180 MVA, 500 kV three phase shunt reactor will be provided to
compensate for the reactive power in the 500 kV line. The switchyards will be
designed to be able to accommodate connections to the three new substations
and to the existing 500 kV and 220 kV substations.
3.5 Gas Pipeline
A new natural gas pipeline, 60 km in length and 700 mm in diameter will connect
the plant to the Trans-Caucasus gas pipeline. The new gas pipeline will be
installed underground and will include all necessary auxiliary components, such as
valves, restraints, supports, cathodic protection, etc. to assure satisfactory
operation. A metering station will be located on the plant site. The pipeline will
be constructed and operated by GazProm and they will also prepare the EIA for
the pipeline.
3.6 Staffing For Operations
The permanent staffing levels recommended are contained in Chapter 10. The
duties of each functional title will be described in the company procedures
manual to be prepared by Kubanenergo.
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