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=== Power Stations === | === Power Stations === | ||
Arcerion has thirteen major power stations, with an additional two (nuclear) stations planned to be finished by 2030. Of these, the most numerous are coal-fired power plants, the majority of which are located in Southern Arcerion due to the proximity to the nation's major coal and mining centers in Moorden Governorate. Nuclear power plants, of which there are three with an additional expansion of two are found across Arcerion, with the noted exception that none are near the Malentine Coast, due to concerns from environmental agencies about the impacts of nuclear waste and potential nuclear catastrophes on the wildlife and marine ecosystems of the [[Malentine Sea]]. The two renewable energy plants are disparate, with one in the Arcer Heartland and the other in Foxhey. The only natural gas power plants are a trip in the Arctic, representing the entirety of Arcerion's natural gas energy generation being located in Howland Governorate. | Arcerion has thirteen major power stations, with an additional two (nuclear) stations planned to be finished by 2030. Of these, the most numerous are coal-fired power plants, the majority of which are located in Southern Arcerion due to the proximity to the nation's major coal and mining centers in Moorden Governorate. Nuclear power plants, of which there are three with an additional expansion of two are found across Arcerion, with the noted exception that none are near the Malentine Coast, due to concerns from environmental agencies about the impacts of nuclear waste and potential nuclear catastrophes on the wildlife and marine ecosystems of the [[Malentine Sea]]. The two renewable energy plants are disparate, with one in the Arcer Heartland and the other in Foxhey. The only natural gas power plants are a trip in the Arctic, representing the entirety of Arcerion's natural gas energy generation being located in Howland Governorate. | ||
[[File:Energy Plants in Arcerion.png|thumb|Energy plants in Arcerion. △ represent Nuclear Power Plants, of which 2 are planned (hashed border). ◇ represent renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. □ represents coal-fired power plants. ○ represents natural gas power plants.]] | |||
=== Producers and Companies === | |||
Arcerion has no national energy production companies that are owned by the state or even partially owned. However, the state does impose controls, regulations, oversight, and inspections of power generation facilities and energy infrastructure (ie. power lines, tanker loading facilities, nuclear plants and nuclear waste disposal, etc.) through multiple agencies. The Ministry of Internal Affairs manages the relationships between the Department of Energy (under the ministry of the Interior) and the governorates. As well, the Ministry of Industry and Mining imposes economic controls and tariffs on businesses, and also works with border control organizations to regulate and track the flow of Arcer energy exports. All of these organizations work together and provide inspectors for their respective disciplines. For example, the Department of Energy has rigorous inspection and assurance standards for Nuclear Power Plants, and the Ministry of Industry and Mining has a set of control measures in place to prevent mine shaft collapse and ensure worker's rights and safeties are maintained as a priority by Arcer businesses. | |||
The Ministry of the Interior also uses the Department of Energy to manage the national power grid and power infrastructure, including the Arcer Petroleum Reserve. | |||
=== Transmission === | === Transmission === | ||
Transmission and dispersion of energy and electricity in Arcerion happens in a multitude of ways. For the coal-fired plants in the Cronan nation, mines in Easthampton transport their goods via the Arco National Railway Service across the country and for exports. In the case of domestic power plants, this is then turned into electricity and transported across electric power lines which are usually found along major roadways and pieces of national infrastructure (ie. rail lines) to limit the effect large power pylons have on the environment. | |||
There is an effort between Norham and Foxhey Governorates to extend an undersea power cable from the Dunborough Nuclear Power Plant (DNPP) to Foxhey, to help lessen their reliance on coal and fossil fuels. | |||
In Howland Governorate | |||
Undersea power lines to Foxhey? Maybe? | Undersea power lines to Foxhey? Maybe? | ||
shipping to other countries via freighters from Port Northford (largets city and capital of Howland Governorate) | shipping to other countries via freighters from Port Northford (largets city and capital of Howland Governorate) | ||