Environmental specifications for energy storage station construction

Why did Origin Energy install a battery energy storage system at MPs?

In 2021, Origin Energy commenced investigations for providing the market with storage capacity through the installation of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at MPS to facilitate the delivery of efficient, safe, and reliable energy storage (the BESS Project).

When should a construction environmental management plan be prepared?

Before the construction of any buildings and works starts, a construction environmental management plan must be prepared to the satisfaction of the responsible authority. Prior to the commencement of the use as a gas-fired power station, an operations environmental management plan must be prepared to the satisfaction of the responsible authority.

What is a construction environmental management plan?

To develop an environmental management plan to reduce the adverse impact of construction activities on the environment. Contractor-specific CEMP or subordinate plan to be produced by construction contractor to provide additional details and works-specific management measures prior to construction commencing and implemented throughout construction.

What happened at Gateway energy storage facility?

On May 15, 2024, Gateway Energy Storage Facility in San Diego, California, experienced a BESS fire with continued flare-ups for seven days following the fire. The facility held about 15,000 nickel manganese cobalt lithium-ion batteries.

Do I need an environmental monitoring program during construction?

During construction, you must undertake an Environmental Monitoring Program that enables you and EPA to determine compliance with the Construction activities as approved by EPA.