Elisa Fiorenza – English 2^nd year, LM

Task 4

[I won't correct this version because I see you have already furnished a second version, on the basis of what we discussed in class. For example:]

[You added “Italian”:]
TWO GEOTHERMOELECTRIC POWER STATIONS INAUGURATED BY THE ITALIAN NATIONAL ELECTRICITY BOARD “ENEL”

A 210 billion lire investment for the environment and people

[You took the “engineer talk” out of the lead paragraph:]
21^st July 1997 - Two new geothermoelectric power stations have been inaugurated today in Monteverdi Marittimo (Pisa, Tuscany) by National Electricity Board “Enel” Chairman Chicco Testa.[Move to end] Around 210 billion lire is the total investment for these power plants, which have an overall capacity of 40 Mw and are able to produce 260 million kW/h per year. [Move to end] That is enough to meet the requirements of 350,000 people.

[Etc. etc. (see the second version).]

A sensible reduction of environmental impact and noise levels have been achieved, thanks to these two state-of-the-art plants: Enel is one of the first electricity companies in the world to use a technology that involves fluid washing at a depth of more than 1,000 metres.

This is another important step for Enel in the development of geothermal power. Following the plans, capacity will be raised over the next five years by around 200 Mw - in addition to the current 512 provided by the 27 existing plants. Moreover, the construction of these two new Enel power stations should have a positive impact on the whole of the Monteverdi area in terms of employment, as well as social and economic benefits, given the multiple uses of steam in industry and as an alternative source of energy for domestic heating.

According to Testa " Enel is paying particular attention to the environment and local situations, while working actively in the field of research, together with the development and enhancement of geothermooelectric resources. For this reasons we can state with considerable satisfaction" he added.