Overview
Efford Landfill (Newmilton) is a 2.8 MW biomass power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by Veolia. It generates electricity from waste, contributing to the UK's renewable energy targets.
Efford Landfill (Newmilton) is a biomass power plant located in New Milton, United Kingdom, with a capacity of 2.8 MW. The facility is owned and operated by Veolia, a global leader in resource management. As a biomass plant using waste as fuel, it plays a role in diverting waste from landfills and generating renewable energy. The plant operates under the UK's regulatory framework, which includes the Renewable Obligation (RO) and the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, supporting low-carbon electricity generation. Biomass power plants in the UK must comply with emission limits set by the Environment Agency, including those for NOx, SOx, and particulates. The technology typically involves combustion of waste or biomass in a boiler to produce steam for a turbine. Efford Landfill (Newmilton) contributes to local energy supply and waste management. By converting landfill gas or waste into electricity, it reduces methane emissions and provides a sustainable energy source. The plant's capacity is small-scale, typical for landfill gas or waste-to-energy facilities, and supports the UK's transition to a circular economy.
Environmental context
The plant uses waste as fuel, which helps reduce landfill volumes and associated methane emissions. However, combustion of waste can release pollutants such as NOx, SOx, and dioxins, requiring stringent emission controls. The facility's location in a semi-rural area of New Milton means it is subject to local air quality regulations. The UK's Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) and Best Available Techniques (BAT) standards apply to ensure environmental protection.
Frequently asked questions
Efford Landfill (Newmilton) is located in New Milton, United Kingdom, at coordinates 50.7577, -1.6682.
It is a biomass power plant that uses waste as fuel to generate electricity.
The plant is owned and operated by Veolia, a global resource management company.
Biomass plants in the UK must comply with the Renewable Obligation (RO), Contracts for Difference (CfD), and emission limits under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) and Best Available Techniques (BAT).
By converting waste into electricity, the plant reduces landfill waste and methane emissions, supporting renewable energy generation and the circular economy.