Craigahulliar Landfill Gas: 1 MW Biomass Power Plant in the United Kingdom

Craigahulliar Landfill Gas is a biomass power plant located in the United Kingdom, specifically at coordinates 55.1965, -6.6106. With a capacity of 1 MW, it is a small-scale facility that generates electricity from landfill gas, a renewable energy source derived from decomposing organic waste. The plant is owned and operated by B9 Organic Energy and Craigahulliar Energy. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the United Kingdom, which includes emissions standards set by the Environment Agency and compliance with the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) as retained in UK law. As a landfill gas facility, it captures methane that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere, converting it into electricity and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The technology typically involves internal combustion engines or gas turbines. Craigahulliar Landfill Gas contributes to the UK's renewable energy targets and supports local waste management by utilizing gas from nearby landfills. Its small capacity means it serves a local grid or community, providing a sustainable energy source while mitigating methane emissions. The plant's operational status is active, indicating ongoing electricity generation.

The plant's use of landfill gas as fuel reduces methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, by capturing and combusting it for electricity. Located in a rural area of Northern Ireland, the facility's small 1 MW capacity minimizes local air quality impacts compared to larger fossil fuel plants. The surrounding environment likely includes agricultural land and natural habitats, where the plant's operations are regulated to prevent odor and noise disturbances.