Overview
Teeside Green Energy Plant (Waste AD) is a 4.8 MW biomass power plant in Teesside, United Kingdom, operated by B F BIO GAS LTD. It converts waste through anaerobic digestion to generate renewable electricity.
Teeside Green Energy Plant (Waste AD) is a biomass power plant located in Teesside, United Kingdom, with a capacity of 4.8 MW. The facility is owned and operated by B F BIO GAS LTD and is currently operational. It uses anaerobic digestion technology to process waste materials, contributing to the UK's renewable energy portfolio. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the UK's environmental permitting system, which aligns with the EU Industrial Emissions Directive 2010/75/EU and Best Available Techniques (BAT) conclusions for waste treatment and energy generation. As a biomass facility, it benefits from the UK's Renewable Obligation and Contracts for Difference schemes, which support low-carbon electricity generation. This facility plays a role in local waste management by diverting organic waste from landfill and reducing methane emissions. Its 4.8 MW capacity is typical for a small-scale biomass plant, providing enough electricity to power several thousand homes. The plant's location in Teesside supports the region's transition to a low-carbon economy.
Environmental context
The plant's biomass fuel source, derived from waste, helps reduce landfill methane emissions and provides a renewable energy alternative to fossil fuels. However, biomass combustion still releases CO2, though it is considered carbon-neutral if the feedstock is sustainably sourced. The plant's small capacity and use of anaerobic digestion minimize local air pollutant emissions compared to larger thermal plants. Teesside is an industrial area with existing energy infrastructure, and the plant contributes to regional renewable energy targets.
Frequently asked questions
Teeside Green Energy Plant is located in Teesside, United Kingdom, at coordinates 54.5815, -1.2469.
It is a biomass power plant that uses anaerobic digestion to convert waste into electricity.
The plant has a capacity of 4.8 MW, typical for a small-scale biomass facility.
Biomass plants in the UK must comply with environmental permitting under the Environmental Permitting Regulations, which implement the EU Industrial Emissions Directive. They also benefit from renewable energy support schemes like the Renewable Obligation.
By diverting organic waste from landfill, the plant reduces methane emissions and generates renewable electricity, supporting the UK's net-zero targets.