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Vastavalt nimekirjale 07.12.2023 nr 6-3/23/1131-10 Rootsi „Skidbladner” ja „Herkules” meretuuleparkide projektide piiriülese keskkonnamõju hindamise menetlustest Hea menetlusosaline Rootsi teavitas märtsis 2023 piiriülese keskkonnamõju hindamise konventsiooni (Espoo konventsiooni) alusel Eestit „Skidbladner” ja „Herkules” meretuuleparkide projektidest. Keskkonnaministeerium1 korraldas mõlema teate riigisisese avalikustamise (20.03.2023 kiri nr 6-3/23/1131-2). Laekunud tagasisidele tuginedes vastati Rootsile, et Eesti soovib osaleda „Skidbladner” projekti menetluses ning Eesti ei soovi osaleda „Herkules” projekti menetluses. Nüüd on Rootsi teavitanud Eestit selles, et arendaja Simply Blue Energy soovib mõlemas projektis suurendada tuulikute arvu. „Skidbladner” projektis suureneb tuulikute arv 111-lt 147-ni ning „Herkules” projektis 121-lt 160-ni. Samal ajal ei ole kavandatud muudatusi tuulikute maksimaalses kõrguses (360 m) ega arendusalades. Kirjale on lisatud Rootsi saadetud arendaja ingliskeelsed ülevaated, milles selgitatakse kavandavaid muudatusi (võrreldes märtsis 2023 saadetud konsultatsioonidokumentides tooduga). Rootsi on andnud riikidele täiendava võimaluse avaldada arvamust projektide kavandatavate muudatuste kohta. Kui teil on „Skidbladner” projekti osas täiendavaid märkuseid või ettepanekuid (tulenevalt kavandatavatest muudatustest Eestile kaasneda võiva olulise kahjuliku piiriülese keskkonnamõju kohta), palume need esitada 9. jaanuariks 2024. Siinkohal toome välja ka Rootsi selgituse, et varasema konsulteerimise käigus esitatud seisukohti käsitletakse jätkuvalt projekti edasises menetluses. Arvestades, et Eesti on varasemalt avaldanud soovi mitte osaleda „Herkules” projekti menetluses, ootame 9. jaanuariks 2024 põhjendatud arvamusi selle kohta, kas tulenevalt arendaja kavandatavatest muudatustest Eesti peaks osalema projekti piiriülese keskkonnamõju hindamise menetluses. Juhul, kui peate vajalikuks Eesti osalemist menetluses, on oodatud ka arvamused selle 1 01.07.2023 jõustunud Vabariigi Valitsuse seaduse muudatusega korraldati Keskkonnaministeerium ümber Kliimaministeeriumiks. Suur-Ameerika 1 / Tallinn 10122 / 626 2802/ [email protected] / www.kliimaministeerium.ee/ Registrikood 70001231 kohta, milline oluline kahjulik piiriülene keskkonnamõju võib kavandatavatest muudatustest tulenevalt Eestile kaasneda. Lugupidamisega (allkirjastatud digitaalselt) Antti Tooming Elurikkuse ja keskkonnakaitse asekantsler Lisad: 1. „Skidbladner” muudatuste ülevaade 2. „Herkules” muudatuste ülevaade Rainer Persidski, 626 2973 [email protected]  Amendment to scoping document concerning the Skidbladner Wind Farm1 1. Introduction and background Simply Blue Energy (Skidbladner) AB (‘Skidbladner AB’), part of the SeaSapphire (joint venture between Eolus Vind AB and Simply Blue Group) intends to apply for a permit for an Offshore Wind Farm within Swedish Exclusive Economic Zone in accordance with Section 5 of the Swedish Exclusive Economic Zone Act (SEZ), a permit for construction of internal submarine cables in accordance with Sections 3 and 2b of the Continental Shelf Act (CSA) and a Natura 2000 permit in accordance with Chapter 7. Section 28 a of the Swedish Environmental Code (SEC). In 2022 and 2023, SeaSapphire invited to a scoping consultation regarding the park's location and design, and in connection with that, a scoping document was produced. The consultation was open until spring 2023. SeaSapphire would like to supplement scoping document, during ongoing scoping phase, with an increased number of turbines. Further, SeaSapphire would like to present new example layouts based on the adjustment. No changes to the project area are planned. The reason for the increased number of turbines is to investigate alternative scenarios, where different turbine sizes (between 15-25 MW) may be relevant. The final choice of turbine size will be made at a later, detailed design phase and depends on market and technology developments. Investigating different scenarios fulfills SeaSapphire's ambition to develop and realize projects in the near future which contribute to the ongoing energy transition. With this supplementary scoping document, the Company wishes to obtain comments on the OWF with the updated design. The planned Skidbladner wind farm is located in the central parts of the Baltic Sea, see Figure 1. The project area is located approximately 60 km north of Gotland, just 20 km northeast of Gotska Sandön, and about 70 km from the Swedish mainland. As before, the project area covers approximately 1,423 km2 and is located outside the Swedish territorial waters but within Swedish Exclusive Economic Zone. The water depth varies between 13 and 197 meters. 1 The English text is an unofficial translation. 2 Figure 1 Overview map of Skidbladner wind farm. Teckenförklaring – Legend, Projektområde – project area, Ekonomiska zonens yttre avgränsning – Exlusive Economic Zone boarder, Sjöterritoriets gräns – Territorial waters boarder 2. Administrative information Applicant Simply Blue Energy (Skidbladner) AB Org.nr: 559383–9169 c/o Eolus Vind AB, Carlsgatan 12A, 211 20 Malmö Contact Cornelia Hartman, project manager SeaSapphire [email protected] +46 (0) 76-539 22 88 Consultant ÅF-Industry AB (AFRY) Johanna Wallenius [email protected] +46 (0) 10 505 46 47 Sara Khoshkar [email protected] +46 (0) 10 505 40 27 Lizette Ekstrand [email protected] +46 (0) 10 505 64 92 3  3. Additional information on planned activities In the previously prepared scoping document, it was stated that the wind farm will consist of a maximum of 111 wind turbines. The number has now been adjusted to a maximum of 147 wind turbines, with an unchanged maximum total height of 360 m. A design with 147 wind turbines of 15 MW gives a total installed capacity of approx. 2.2 GW with an expected annual production of about 11.7 TWh. Below you will find two general maps of possible layouts of the park (examples A and B), see figures 2 and 3. Number of turbines, size and model, as well as the final design of the park, will be determined in the final detailed design and procurement of the facility. Figure 2 Example layout A for the Skidbladner wind farm. Teckenförklaring – Legend, Projektområde – project area, Ekonomiska zonens yttre avgränsning – Exlusive Economic Zone boarder, Sjöterritoriets gräns – Territorial waters boarder, Exempelutformning A – Exempel layout A. 4 Figure 3 Example layout B for the Skidbladner wind farm. Teckenförklaring – Legend, Projektområde – project area, Ekonomiska zonens yttre avgränsning – Exlusive Economic Zone boarder, Sjöterritoriets gräns – Territorial waters boarder, Exempelutformning A – Exempel layout B. 4. Potential environmental impact In previously prepared scoping documents, preliminary environmental assessments for the wind farm are presented, for example regarding the impact on shipping, marine mammals, fish, benthos, and birds. Since the conditions in the surroundings have not changed, AFRY assesses that the descriptions and preliminary environmental assessments presented in the scoping document are still relevant and applicable also for the new design of the wind farm. The EIA will, in addition to what is stated in the previous scoping document, take into account this supplementary scoping document and what emerges from this supplementary consultation. 5. Consultation group and Espoo consultation The supplementary document is sent for consultation to the relevant Stakeholders. The Stakeholder list which is presented in Annex 1 remains the same as for the initial scoping phase. Consultation on the project's transboundary impact began in the winter of 2022 within the framework of the Espoo Convention and Chapter 6. Section 33 Swedish Environmental Code. This supplementary scoping document will be submitted to the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency for completion of the Espoo consultation regarding the project's transboundary impact. 5  6. Provide feedback Due to the increasing number of wind turbines presented in this supplementary scoping document, and to ensure that the consultation comments received are addressed collectively, the time for submitting comments within the framework of the consultation is extended. Previously submitted comments do not need to be resubmitted. The deadline for submitting new comments is 8th of January 2024. Comments should be sent by e-mail to [email protected], or by post to Simply Blue Energy (Skidbladner) AB, c/o Eolus Vind AB, Carlsgatan 12A, SE-211 20 Malmö, Sweden. Mark your e-mail or e-mail with "Supplementary Scoping Document Skidbladner". More information about Skidbladner can be found on the project website: https://www.seasapphire.com/project/skidbladner-en Scoping report: Skidbladner Scoping report 2022 SeaSapphire processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Read more on the project website (link above). Best regards, Cornelia Hartman Project Manager SeaSapphire 6  Amendment to scoping document concerning the Herkules Wind Farm 1 1. Introduction and background Simply Blue Energy (Herkules) AB (‘Herkules AB), part of the SeaSapphire (joint venture between Eolus Vind AB and Simply Blue Group) intends to apply for a permit for an Offshore Wind Farm within Swedish Exclusive Economic Zone in accordance with Section 5 of the Swedish Exclusive Economic Zone Act (SEZ), a permit for construction of internal submarine cables in accordance with Sections 3 and 2b of the Continental Shelf Act (KSL) and a Natura 2000 permit in accordance with Chapter 7, Section 28a of the Swedish Environmental Code (SEC). In 2022 and 2023, SeaSapphire invited to a scoping consultation regarding the park's location and design, and in connection with that, a scoping document was produced. The consultation was open until spring 2023. SeaSapphire would like to supplement scoping document, during ongoing scoping phase, with an increased number of turbines. Further, SeaSapphire would like to present new example layouts based on the adjustment. No changes to the project area are planned. The reason for the increased number of turbines is to investigate alternative scenarios, where different turbine sizes (between 15-25 MW) may be relevant. The final choice of turbine size will be made at a later, detailed design phase and depends on market and technology developments. Investigating different scenarios fulfills SeaSapphire's ambition to develop and realize projects in the near future which contribute to the ongoing energy transition. With this supplementary scoping document, the Company wishes to obtain comments on the OWF with the updated design. The planned Herkules wind farm is located in the central parts of the Baltic Sea, see Figure 1. The project area is located approximately 60 km southeast of Gotland. As before, the project area covers approximately 1,078 km2 and is located outside the Swedish territorial waters but within Swedish Exclusive Economic Zone. The water depth varies between 117 and 224 meters. 1 The English text is an unofficial translation. 2 Figure 1 Overview map of Herkules wind farm. Teckenförklaring – Legend, Projektområde – project area, Ekonomiska zonens ytre avgränsning – Exlusive Economic Zone boarder, Sjöterritoriets gräns – Territorial waters boarder. 2. Administrative information Applicant Simply Blue Energy (Herkules) AB Org.nr: 559383–9177 c/o Eolus Vind AB, Carlsgatan 12A, 211 20 Malmö Contact Joanna Moberg, project manager SeaSapphire [email protected] +46 (0) 72-146 82 48 Consultant ÅF-Industry AB (AFRY) Emelie Severinsen [email protected] +46 (0) 10 505 31 48 Sara Khoshkar [email protected] +46 (0) 10 505 40 27 Lizette Ekstrand [email protected] +46 (0) 10 505 64 92 3  3. Additional information on planned activities In the previously prepared scoping document, it was stated that the wind farm will consist of a maximum of 121 wind turbines. The number has now been adjusted to a maximum of 160 wind turbines, with an unchanged maximum total height of 360 m. A design with 160 wind turbines of 15 MW gives a total installed capacity of approx. 2.4 GW with an expected annual production of about 13 TWh. The actual output and annual production may be higher, taking into account technological developments. Below you will find two general maps of possible layouts of the park (examples A and B), see figures 2 and 3. Number of turbines, size and model, as well as the final design of the park, will be determined in the final detailed design and procurement of the facility. Figure 2 Example layout A for Herkules wind farm. Teckenförklaring – Legend, Projektområde – project area, Ekonomiska zonens ytre avgränsning – Exlusive Economic Zone boarder, Sjöterritoriets gräns – Territorial waters boarder, Exepelutformning A – Exempel layout A. 4 Figure 3 Example layout B for Herkules wind farm. Teckenförklaring – Legend, Projektområde – project area, Ekonomiska zonens ytre avgränsning – Exlusive Economic Zone boarder, Sjöterritoriets gräns – Territorial waters boarder, Exepelutformning A – Exempel layout B. 4. Potential environmental impact In the previously produced scoping document, preliminary environmental assessments for the wind farm are presented, for example regarding the impact on shipping, marine mammals, fish, and birds. Since the conditions in the surroundings have not changed, AFRY assesses that the descriptions and preliminary environmental assessments presented in the scoping document are still relevant and applicable also for the new design of the wind farm. The EIA will, in addition to what is stated in the previous scoping document, take into account this supplementary scoping document and what emerges from this supplementary consultation. 5. Consultation group and Espoo consultation The supplementary document is sent for consultation to the relevant Stakeholders. The Stakeholder list which is presented in Annex 1 remains the same as for the initial scoping phase. Consultation on the project's transboundary impact began in the winter of 2022 within the framework of the Espoo Convention and Chapter 6. Section 33 Swedish Environmental Code. This supplementary scoping document will be submitted to the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency for completion of the Espoo consultation regarding the project's transboundary impact. 5  6. Provide feedback Due to the increasing number of wind turbines presented in this supplementary scoping document, and to ensure that the consultation comments received are addressed collectively, the time for submitting comments within the framework of the consultation is extended. Previously submitted comments do not need to be resubmitted. The deadline for submitting new comments is 8th of January 2024. Comments should be sent by e-mail to [email protected], or by post to Simply Blue Energy (Herkules) AB, c/o Eolus Vind AB, Carlsgatan 12A, SE-211 20 Malmö, Sweden. Please mark the e-mail or the post with "Supplementary Scoping Document Herkules". For more information about Hercules, see the project website: https://www.seasapphire.com/project/herkules-en Scoping report: Herkules Samrådsunderlag 2022 SeaSapphire processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Read more on the project website (link above). Best regards, Joanna Moberg Project Manager SeaSapphire 6