Turkey shuts power plants for not installing filters
Turkey shut down five thermal power plants completely and one other partially for failure to comply by the law to install filters. The power stations were among 13 which had been given a deadline of Dec. 31 to complete the investments.
The state decided to close two plants in Kutahya and others in Kahramanmaras, Sivas and Zonguldak. It also partially closed a plant in Manisa province, Anadolu said. Four power stations were given temporary permits, while the remaining three were given full operating permits.
Turkey has 52 coal and lignite thermal power stations under constant inspection which are subject to environmental regulations under legislation from 2013.
