Overview
Poplars Anaerobic Digestion Facility (Waste AD) is a 6 MW biomass power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by Biffa. It converts organic waste into renewable energy.
Poplars Anaerobic Digestion Facility (Waste AD) is a biomass power plant located in the United Kingdom, with a capacity of 6 MW. Operated by Biffa, the facility processes organic waste to generate electricity, contributing to the UK's renewable energy portfolio. The plant operates under the UK's regulatory framework, including the Environmental Permitting Regulations and the Renewable Obligation scheme. Anaerobic digestion technology is used to break down organic matter, producing biogas that fuels power generation. This aligns with the UK's strategy to reduce landfill waste and lower greenhouse gas emissions. As a medium-scale biomass facility, Poplars plays a role in local waste management and renewable energy supply. Its operation supports the circular economy by diverting organic waste from landfills and providing low-carbon electricity to the grid.
Environmental context
The facility's biomass fuel source reduces reliance on fossil fuels and helps mitigate CO2 emissions. Located in the UK, it operates under strict emission limits set by the Industrial Emissions Directive. The plant's proximity to populated areas is managed through best available techniques (BAT) to minimize local air quality impacts. Its capacity of 6 MW places it in the small-to-medium scale range for biomass plants.
Frequently asked questions
Poplars Anaerobic Digestion Facility is located in the United Kingdom, with coordinates 52.6841, -2.0100.
It is a biomass power plant that uses anaerobic digestion to convert organic waste into biogas for electricity generation.
The facility is owned and operated by Biffa, a leading waste management company in the UK.
Biomass plants in the UK must comply with the Environmental Permitting Regulations and the Industrial Emissions Directive, which set limits on emissions and require best available techniques (BAT) for pollution control.
Anaerobic digestion reduces methane emissions from landfills, produces renewable energy, and generates nutrient-rich digestate used as fertilizer, supporting circular economy goals.