Overview
Gallymoor Landfill is a 2.9 MW biomass power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by FCC Environment. It generates electricity from waste fuel and is currently operational.
Gallymoor Landfill is a biomass power plant located in the United Kingdom, operated by FCC Environment. With a capacity of 2.9 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the UK's power generation sector, contributing to the country's renewable energy portfolio. The plant uses waste as its primary fuel, converting landfill gas or other waste-derived fuels into electricity. As a biomass facility, it operates under the UK's regulatory framework, which includes emissions standards aligned with the EU Industrial Emissions Directive and national policies supporting renewable energy generation. This facility plays a role in managing waste while generating electricity, supporting local grid stability and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Its small capacity makes it suitable for localized energy needs, and its operation contributes to the UK's targets for renewable energy and waste reduction.
Environmental context
The plant's use of waste fuel helps reduce methane emissions from landfills and provides a renewable energy source. Its small capacity minimizes local air quality impacts, though emissions of CO2 and other pollutants are regulated under UK and EU standards. Proximity to populated areas is typical for such facilities, balancing energy generation with environmental considerations.
Frequently asked questions
Gallymoor Landfill is located in the United Kingdom, with coordinates approximately 53.8459° N, -0.7262° W.
Gallymoor Landfill is a biomass power plant that generates electricity using waste as its primary fuel.
The plant has a capacity of 2.9 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale power generation facility.
The plant is owned and operated by FCC Environment, a waste management company.
Biomass power plants in the UK must comply with emissions standards under the Environmental Permitting Regulations, which implement the EU Industrial Emissions Directive, and may also participate in renewable energy incentive schemes.