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In the framework of a new 400/66/18 kV substation, equipped with a 220 MVA power transformer on the French territory, advanced environmental protection measures were implemented to retain any oil leak or extinguishing water in case of a fire. The project was subject to an environmental study prior to construction, demonstrating that the impact on the surrounding environment is negligible. The HSE Unit collaborated with the different CERN stakeholders during the design and the construction phase to ensure that the most suitable soil and water protection measures were integrated by the contracted company. The presentation will give an overview of the main outcomes of the environmental study and the main environmental concerns encountered during the design and the construction phase of the electrical substation.
