Overview
Biomass Generator #12 is an 11.9 MW operational biomass power plant in Worms, Germany, owned by Evonik Industries AG. It uses waste as primary fuel, contributing to the region's renewable energy capacity.
Biomass Generator #12 is a biomass power plant located in Worms, Germany, owned by Evonik Industries AG. With a capacity of 11.9 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the German renewable energy sector, which has a strong focus on biomass and waste-to-energy technologies. The plant operates under the European Union's Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets strict emission limits and requires the use of Best Available Techniques (BAT) for waste incineration and biomass combustion. As a waste-fired biomass plant, it likely employs advanced flue gas treatment to minimize emissions of pollutants such as NOx, SOx, and particulate matter. By converting waste into electricity, Biomass Generator #12 supports Germany's energy transition (Energiewende) and reduces landfill dependency. Its location in Worms, an industrial city in Rhineland-Palatinate, allows it to serve local energy needs while contributing to the circular economy.
Environmental context
The plant uses waste as fuel, which reduces methane emissions from landfills and displaces fossil fuel-based power. However, biomass combustion releases CO2, NOx, and particulate matter, requiring stringent emission controls under the EU Industrial Emissions Directive. The facility's location in an industrial area may affect local air quality, but modern BAT systems mitigate these impacts.
Frequently asked questions
Biomass Generator #12 is located in Worms, Germany, owned by Evonik Industries AG.
The plant uses waste as its primary fuel, classifying it as a waste-to-energy biomass facility.
The plant has a capacity of 11.9 MW, making it a small-scale biomass power plant.
Biomass power plants in Germany must comply with the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and national renewable energy laws, including emission limits and efficiency requirements.
By converting waste into electricity, the plant reduces landfill methane emissions and supports Germany's renewable energy goals, though biomass combustion still produces CO2 and other emissions.