Wilton 11 EfW - 49 MW Biomass Power Plant in the United Kingdom

Wilton 11 EfW is an energy-from-waste (EfW) biomass power plant situated in the United Kingdom, with a capacity of 49 MW. The facility is owned by SUEZ / Sembcorp UK and is currently operational, playing a role in the country's waste-to-energy sector. As a biomass plant using waste as fuel, Wilton 11 EfW operates under the regulatory framework of the UK's Environmental Permitting Regulations, which implement the EU Industrial Emissions Directive 2010/75/EU. The plant is subject to Best Available Techniques (BAT) conclusions for waste incineration, ensuring emissions of pollutants such as NOx, SOx, and particulates are controlled. The 49 MW capacity places it in the medium-scale range for UK EfW facilities. The plant's location in the Teesside area, a major industrial hub, allows it to serve local waste management needs while generating electricity for the grid. By converting non-recyclable waste into energy, Wilton 11 EfW supports the UK's goals of reducing landfill use and increasing renewable energy generation.

The plant's use of waste as fuel reduces methane emissions from landfill while generating electricity. However, combustion of waste produces CO2, NOx, and SOx, requiring advanced emission control systems. Located in an industrial area, the facility's emissions are regulated under UK and EU standards to minimize local air quality impacts. The 49 MW capacity contributes to regional renewable energy targets.