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There's a big fuss going on about this project up in northern Albania

The Democratic Party, through its spokesperson Grida Duma, today raised some new questions over concession procedures HPP New village, whose Democratic Party is referred to Skavica.

Transparenca.al through the portal, the government explains that the launch of procedures for Katund New HPP does not prevent in any case, the subsequent development of hydropower project Skavica.

In clarification of the Council of Ministers said that the referred studies, in the case of the Black Drin, there are several options but the most appropriate and cost less environmental and social recommends that on this river to build two hydropower plants, namely hydropower Skavica (HEC Skavica) and he Katundi New (New village HEC).

According to the government, through the decision, Nr.1068, dated 23.12.2015, the Government has estimated the specified project, presented by the union of "Suzer Group" and "Nurol Holding" to build only "HEC New village", adopting bonus of 8 points.

"References to the Democratic Party for the construction of hydropower makes Skavica is untrue, as the Council of Ministers gave the green light for the construction procedures of HEC only New village. In the case of HEC New village, the government has determined to be no prior sanction of the state obligation to guarantee purchasing power. This means that the investment for this work will be completely private investor would have to undertake to make the market for the energy produced. Of all interested investors HPP to the Black Drin, the union of "Suzer Group" and "Nurol Holding" were the only ones who predicted this element. Such an approach is in line with European Union directives and policies of the government of Albania for the liberalization of the electricity market ", it said in explanation.

Further, the notice states that the decision was taken on 23 December 2015 at the afternoon meeting of the Council of Ministers and that the disclosure of the decision and is transmitted to the State Publication Center which has published within 10 days from the day of delivery, the Although it is a period of several days off because of the holidays.

"With the entry into force of this decision, the Ministry of Energy and Industry will continue with further procedural steps stipulated in Law no. 125/2013, "On concessions and public private partnership", as amended. These steps include the development of a competitive standard documentation (ToR), publishing, evaluation of potential offers and procedure in the event of a successful negotiation of the contract.

At a time when the procedure is not developed yet, there's no way to have fellowship winner of the race. However, the Government can not guide investors what to publish or not on their web sites. Albanian government's task is to ensure respect for the law and a transparent competition process from beginning to end, "he said in explanation.

Referring Skavica HEC, which has not yet commenced proceedings, the government says that the project will have a regulatory role in the greatest all Drin cascade. Consequently, the Ministry of Energy and Industry, taking time and advice to a comprehensive study, is considering the possibility of development in the perspective of this project (HEC Skavica) including Electric Power Corporation as a partner.

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