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Arpley Landfill Scheme 'A' - 7.9 MW Biomass Power Plant in Warrington, UK

United Kingdom
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Overview

Arpley Landfill Scheme 'A' is a 7.9 MW biomass power plant in Warrington, United Kingdom, operated by NOVERA. It generates electricity from waste fuel.

Arpley Landfill Scheme 'A' is a biomass power plant located in Warrington, United Kingdom, with a capacity of 7.9 MW. The facility is owned and operated by NOVERA and is currently operational, contributing to the country's renewable energy generation from waste. The plant uses waste as its primary fuel, a common practice in the UK's biomass sector. It operates under the regulatory framework of the UK's environmental permitting system, which aligns with the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and Best Available Techniques (BAT) for waste incineration. The relatively small capacity places it in the small-scale segment of the UK's power generation mix. As a waste-to-energy facility, Arpley Landfill Scheme 'A' plays a role in diverting waste from landfills while generating electricity. Its location in Warrington, a town in North West England, supports local grid needs and contributes to the region's renewable energy targets. The plant's operation is subject to emissions monitoring and reporting requirements under UK law.

Environmental context

The plant's use of waste as fuel reduces methane emissions from landfills but generates CO2 and other pollutants. Its proximity to Warrington (population ~200,000) requires adherence to strict emission limits under the UK's Environmental Permitting Regulations. The 7.9 MW capacity indicates a modest environmental footprint compared to larger biomass facilities.

Frequently asked questions

Arpley Landfill Scheme 'A' is located in Warrington, United Kingdom, at coordinates 53.3718, -2.6432.

It is a biomass power plant that generates electricity using waste as fuel.

The plant is owned and operated by NOVERA.

Biomass plants in the UK must comply with the Environmental Permitting Regulations, which implement the EU Industrial Emissions Directive. They require permits for emissions to air and water, and must follow Best Available Techniques for waste incineration.

The plant has a capacity of 7.9 megawatts (MW), placing it in the small-scale category for power generation.
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