Overview
Prosper Demulder Limited Anaerobic Digestion Plant (Waste AD) is a 2 MW biomass power facility in the United Kingdom, operational under Prosper Demulder Limited / ReFood. It converts organic waste into renewable energy.
Prosper Demulder Limited Anaerobic Digestion Plant (Waste AD) is a biomass power facility located in the United Kingdom, with coordinates 53.5369° N, -1.1374° W. The plant has a capacity of 2 MW and is classified as a small-scale biomass power plant within the UK's renewable energy sector. It is owned and operated by Prosper Demulder Limited / ReFood, a company specializing in food waste recycling and renewable energy generation. The facility operates under the UK's regulatory framework for renewable energy, including the Renewable Energy Directive and the Emissions Trading Scheme. As an anaerobic digestion plant, it uses organic waste as feedstock to produce biogas, which is then combusted to generate electricity. This technology is considered a low-carbon energy source, contributing to the UK's targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing renewable energy capacity. The plant plays a role in the local circular economy by diverting organic waste from landfill and converting it into energy. It supports the UK's grid stability by providing baseload renewable power. The facility's small scale means it has a limited environmental footprint, and its operation aligns with the UK's broader strategy for sustainable waste management and renewable energy generation.
Environmental context
The plant's use of biomass as a primary fuel results in lower CO2 emissions compared to fossil fuels, though it still produces some emissions from combustion. Its location in the UK means it operates under strict environmental regulations, including the Environmental Permitting Regulations and the Industrial Emissions Directive. The facility's small capacity (2 MW) limits its local air quality impact, and its anaerobic digestion process helps reduce methane emissions from waste decomposition.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the United Kingdom at coordinates 53.5369° N, -1.1374° W.
It is a biomass power plant that uses anaerobic digestion to convert organic waste into biogas for electricity generation.
The plant has a capacity of 2 MW, making it a small-scale renewable energy facility.
Biomass plants in the UK must comply with the Renewable Energy Directive, Emissions Trading Scheme, and Environmental Permitting Regulations, which set standards for emissions and sustainability.
Anaerobic digestion reduces methane emissions from waste decomposition, produces renewable energy, and creates digestate that can be used as fertilizer, supporting circular economy principles.