Bureau of Land Management's Decision Record and Environmental

Jersey Valley Geothermal Development Project
Environmental Assessment: NV063 -EAO8-09 1
The air-cooled condenser will range between 28 and 35 feet in height and are about two-thirds
the length of the binary power plant site. In addition to the geothermal fluid handling system,
turbine-generators and turbine building, control and support buildings, the substation and
electrical systems, and the binary fluid storage tank(s); the power plant site will include a water
storage tank and pumps for non-potable uses and fire protection.
Photo 1: Air Cooled Geothermal Power Plant
2.1.1.2 Construction Procedures and Surface Disturbance
Power plant site preparation activities would begin with clearing, earthwork, drainage and other
improvements necessary for commencement of construction. Clearing would include removal of
organic material, stumps, brush and slash.
A portion of the power plant site and adjacent well pads would be devoted to equipment and
materials laydown, storage, construction equipment parking, small fabrication areas, office
trailers and parking. Equipment and materials laydown space is required for large turbine parts,
structural steel, piping spools, electrical components, switchyard apparatus, and building parts.
Mobile trailers or similar suitable facilities (e.g., modular offices) would be brought to the site to
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