Overview
Javelin Park EfW is a 14.5 MW biomass power plant in the United Kingdom, operating on waste fuel. It is owned by Urbaser Balfour Beatty and supports local energy generation.
Javelin Park EfW is an energy-from-waste biomass power plant located in the United Kingdom, near the coordinates 51.7925, -2.2907. With a capacity of 14.5 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the UK's power generation sector, contributing to the country's renewable energy mix. The plant operates under the UK's regulatory framework, which includes the Environmental Permitting Regulations and the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) transposed into UK law. As a biomass facility using waste as fuel, it must comply with emission limits for pollutants such as NOx, SOx, and particulates, and adhere to best available techniques (BAT) for waste incineration. Javelin Park EfW plays a role in waste management by converting non-recyclable waste into electricity, reducing landfill use and supporting local grid stability. Its location in Gloucestershire serves the surrounding community, providing a sustainable energy source while managing waste streams.
Environmental context
The plant's use of waste as fuel reduces methane emissions from landfills and displaces fossil fuel-based electricity. However, combustion of waste can release pollutants like dioxins and heavy metals, requiring advanced flue gas treatment. Proximity to populated areas necessitates strict emission controls under UK regulations. The facility's small capacity limits its overall environmental footprint compared to larger power stations.
Frequently asked questions
Javelin Park EfW is located in the United Kingdom, near coordinates 51.7925, -2.2907, in Gloucestershire.
Javelin Park EfW is a biomass power plant that uses waste as fuel to generate electricity, also known as an energy-from-waste facility.
Javelin Park EfW has a capacity of 14.5 MW, making it a small-scale power generation facility.
Biomass power plants in the UK must comply with the Environmental Permitting Regulations and the Industrial Emissions Directive, which set emission limits for pollutants and require best available techniques for waste incineration.
By converting waste into electricity, Javelin Park EfW reduces landfill use and methane emissions, while providing renewable energy. It supports the UK's waste management and climate goals.