Permitting
Streamlining permits for energy success
Business Licensing Roadmap
EMPRACTIS provides expert support in navigating licensing requirements for manufacturing and energy projects. Services include the development of tailored compliance roadmaps evaluating environmental compliance, regulations related to major accidents, fire safety, construction and building prerequisites, as well as considerations for coastal development. Regulatory Basics: -Law 3982/2011 «Simplification of the Installation and Operations Permitting…» -Law 4014/2011 «For the Environmental licensing of projects and activities… – Ministerial Decision 12044/613/2007 incorporating Directive 2003/105/ΕC (SEVESO ΙΙ) «Measures for the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances»
Installation, Building, and Operation Permits
EMPRACTIS manages the full licensing cycle for industrial and energy facilities, streamlining procedures and ensuring full regulatory compliance. Services include:
- Preparation of installation notifications or approvals
- Management of building approvals and construction permits
- Coordination of operation notifications or approvals
- Liaison with competent authorities and support during reviews
- Tracking of permit timelines, renewals, and regulatory updates
- Integration of permitting with environmental, Seveso, and fire safety requirements
Natural Gas Licensing
Our services include the technical consulting for the preparation of pre-feasibility studies, dossiers for the acquisition of Independent Natural Gas System (INGS) License, as well as Installation/Operation Permits and Installation Acts (onshore/offshore). Regulatory Basics: –Law 4001/2011 «For the operation of the Electricity and Gas Markets…» –Ministerial Decision 26510/2012 «Technical Regulation for Natural Gas Pipeline Systems over 16 bars max pressure» etc. – Law 4277/2014 (art.45) «Regulating Independent Natural Gas System matters»
Coastal Development
We take over the demanding management of the administrative procedure as well as the development of individual studies and technical documentation required for securing the granting of concession of the right to use the seashore and marine space and bottom of existing and new investments. Regulatory Basics: Law 2971/2001 On Coast and Beaches – Law 5092/2024, concerning the utilization of public property in coastal areas.
Land Uses
We deliver thorough assessments to identify suitable locations for new projects, based on permitted land uses and aligned with urban planning, environmental, and safety criteria. Site evaluations consider:
- Urban and regional spatial plans
- Environmental and safety constraints
- Infrastructure and access requirements
- Compatibility with project-specific operational needs
Regulatory Basics: National Established Special Spatial Frameworks for: Industry Renewable Energy Sources (RES), Aquaculture. Regional Spatial Frameworks etc.
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