The Dominica Geothermal Development Company Ltd. (DGDC) is developing a geothermal power plant in the community of Laudat in the Roseau Valley, utilising what is referred to as the “Wotten Waven” geothermal reservoir.
The net capacity of the power plant is 10 MWe utilizing Organic Rankine Cycle technology which is an environmentally friendly, closed-loop system.
This technology requires geothermal fluids pass heat to an organic working fluid which boils, and the organic vapour then drives a turbine connected to a generator.
This component of the project involves the construction and operation of the well pad, the drilling of a geothermal reinjection well, and the construction and operation of a reinjection pipeline and road access.
The following outlines the potential impacts resulting from environmental observations, literature review and consultations held with stakeholders.
1.0 INTRODUCTION
2.0 METHODOLOGY
3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
4.0 POLICY AND LEGAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
5.0 EVALUATION OF BASELINE DATA
6.0 SOCIO-ECONOMIC BASELINE SURVEY/EVALUATION
7.0 ASSESSMENT OF ALTERNATIVES
8.0 ASSESSMENT OF IMPACTS
9.0 SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
10.0 ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
11.0 ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
12. SUMMARY OF STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT /CONSULTATION
13.0 APPENDICES
REFERENCES/BIBLIOGRAPHY
