KOLUBARA B. THERMAL

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The objectives of the project are to: (a) meet the growth in demand for electricity in Serbia; (b) facilitate rehabilitation of aging thermal generating units in Serbia; (c) introduce a systematic air-quality monitoring and study program in the Kolubara area; and (d) improve the financial performance of Elektroprivreda of Serbia (EPS) and Elektroprivreda (EP) and strengthen their capacities in financial management/accounting. The project comprises: (a) construction of a 7 million tons per year lignite mine at Tamnava West in Serbia; (b) construction of a 700 MW minehead Thermal Power Plant and auxiliary facilities at Kolubara B site located at the north end of Tamnava West mine field; (c) urgent maintenance/rehabilitation of Thermal Power Plants in Serbia; and (d) technical assistance for: (i) an eight year Power Plant rehabilitation action plan in Serbia aimed at extending the life span and improving the efficiency of power plants including the air quality control facilities; (ii) financial management, accounting and relevant training and cost of service studies for tariff determination and monitoring; (iii) a diagnostic study based development plan and implementation program for the Kolubara area; (iv) restructuring of Serbia's underground mines; and (v) long-term regional air quality monitoring program and training.