Proponent: North Atlantic Refining Corp.

Summary of Environmental Assessment Process

Project Description:

The proponent is proposing to construct and operate a 324 megawatt (MW) onshore wind energy project consisting of 45 turbines in the Sunnyside area, a Hydrogen Generation Plant (HGP) capable of producing 30,000 tonnes per annum (tpa) of hydrogen, and a Hydrogenation Plant (HP) capable of processing 60,000 tpa of hydrogen at the existing Come by Chance terminal.

• July 17, 2025 – The undertaking was registered.
• August 21, 2025 – Deadline for public comments.
• August 31, 2025 – The Minister’s decision is due.
• September 2, 2025 – Environmental Preview Report (EPR) is required.
• September 2, 2025 – Environmental Assessment Committee (EAC) appointed.
• November 1, 2025 – The EPR Guidelines are due to be issued.
• November 6, 2025 – EPR Guidelines issued.

• Documents:
  • Registration Document (34.4 MB)
  • Appendices:
    • Appendix A – Atmospheric Environment Component Study (4.1 MB)
    • Appendix B1 – Aquatic Environment Component Study (25.2 MB)
    • Appendix B2 – Near-Field Modelling Study of Effluent Dispersion (Existing Outfall) (1.3 MB)
    • Appendix B3 – Near-Field Modelling Study of Effluent Dispersion (New Outfall) (2.2 MB)
    • Appendix C – Surface Water Study (10.9 MB)
    • Appendix D1 – Avifauna Baseline Study (7.5 MB)
    • Appendix D2 – Bats Baseline Study (4.3 MB)
    • Appendix D3 – Ecological Land Classification Baseline Study (7.2 MB)
    • Appendix D4 – Mammals Baseline Study (16.4 MB)
    • Appendix D5 – Rare Lichens Baseline Study (3.2 MB)
    • Appendix D6 – Rare Plants Baseline Study (2.8 MB)
    • Appendix D7 – Rare Insects Baseline Study (1.0 MB)
    • Appendix E – Transportation Impact Study and Traffic Management Plan (618 KB)
    • Appendix F – Historic Resources Impact Assessment (24 MB)
    • Appendix G – Socio-Economic Baseline Study (1.8 MB)
    • Appendix H1 – Emissions Inventory (549 KB)
    • Appendix H2 – Air Dispersion Modelling Study (3.3 MB)
    • Appendix I – Light Impact Assessment (727 KB)
    • Appendix J – Noise and Vibration Impact Study (3.6 MB)
    • Appendix K – Shadow Flicker Impact Assessment (547 KB)
    • Appendix L – Ice Throw Hazard Analysis (42.1 MB)
    • Appendix M – Emergency Response Plan (3.2 MB)
    • Appendix N – Waste Management Plan (1.0 MB)
    • Appendix O – Hazardous Material Training Plan (286 KB)
    • Appendix P – Public Participation Plan (265 KB)
    • Appendix Q – Workforce and Employment Plan (1.4 MB)
    • Appendix R – Land and Resource Use Baseline Study (5.2 MB)
    • Appendix S – Electrolyzer Operation and Maintenance Manual (TOC Only) (185 KB)
    • Appendix T – Domestic Woodcutting Consultation Plan (759 KB)
    • Appendix U – Public Information Session Material (4.3 MB)
    • Appendix V1 – Hazard Identification (HAZID) Study Report (5.4 KB)
    • Appendix V2 – Hazard 1 Study – Site Location and Layout Review (3.0 MB)
    • Appendix W – North Atlantic Wind to Hydrogen Pre-FEED Report (TOC Only) (354 KB)
    • Appendix X – North Atlantic Hydrogenation Plant Pre-FEED Report (TOC Only) (431 KB)
    • Appendix Y – Crude Tank Conversion for LOHC Storage (TOC Only) (705 KB)
  • Decision Letter (229 KB)
  • Decision Letter – EPR Guidelines Issued (149 KB)
  • EPR Guidelines (218 KB)

• Public Notices:
  • Project Registered (112 KB)
  • Project Registered – Title Correction (87 KB)
  • EPR Required (117 KB)
  • EPR Guidelines Issued (92 KB)

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