Kaohsiung, Taiwan – On February 13, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) took a significant step forward. The company’s plan for new wafer fabs in Kaohsiung has passed the first stage of the environmental impact assessment, as confirmed by the city’s Environmental Protection Bureau.
During a recent public review, TSMC’s expansion plan for their Nanzih production site received approval. This includes the construction of two new facilities, known as P4 and P5, which will sit next to the existing P3 fab. These new fabs are expected to be completed by 2027, pending further government approvals.
TSMC is already making progress in Kaohsiung. Last year, they began installing equipment at their first fab, the P1, which is designed for 2-nanometer technology. The P2 and P3 phases are also under construction.
However, the review highlighted some concerns from local civic and environmental groups. Questions were raised about how the new fabs might affect Kaohsiung’s goals for carbon reduction, green energy, and water usage.
In response, TSMC committed to using 60 percent renewable energy for its operations in Kaohsiung by 2030 and aims for 100 percent by 2040. The city government is supporting this effort by planning to build a water recycling plant, which will help TSMC achieve its goal of using 100 percent recycled water in its manufacturing processes.
Additionally, TSMC agreed to build solar power facilities that will benefit local residents by potentially lowering their electricity costs. The company also plans to monitor air pollution to ensure environmental standards are met.
The next step is a final public review to wrap up the environmental impact assessment for P4 and P5, which still need several development and construction permits before any work can begin.
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