Green power plant granted environmental permit
Biomass-fuelled power plant developer Prenergy’s proposals for a 350MW wood-burning plant in Port Talbot, Wales, have been granted a draft permit by the UK’s Environment Agency.
The £400 million (€465 million) plant received provisional planning permission based on the project receiving this environmental permit.
Progression of the plant plans has hit a hurdle, however, with Neath Port Talbot councillors blocking elements of the detailed outline, and requesting the Government reviews the original approval for the power station.
A consultation process has now begun in the town with a formal decision on the proposed plant expected in September.
‘We have received formal notification of the committee's decision from the council, and we are considering our next steps,’ a Prenergy spokeswoman says. ‘We are keen to resolve the matter quickly, so that we can press ahead with a sustainable facility that would provide enough energy for half the homes in Wales and create many jobs in the area.’
Prenergy’s Matthew Carse will be addressing the topic of sustainability, engaging with public concerns, and highlighting the benefits of using biomass for electricity at the European Bioenergy Expo and Conference from 8-10 October at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, UK.
The £400 million (€465 million) plant received provisional planning permission based on the project receiving this environmental permit.
Progression of the plant plans has hit a hurdle, however, with Neath Port Talbot councillors blocking elements of the detailed outline, and requesting the Government reviews the original approval for the power station.
A consultation process has now begun in the town with a formal decision on the proposed plant expected in September.
‘We have received formal notification of the committee's decision from the council, and we are considering our next steps,’ a Prenergy spokeswoman says. ‘We are keen to resolve the matter quickly, so that we can press ahead with a sustainable facility that would provide enough energy for half the homes in Wales and create many jobs in the area.’
Prenergy’s Matthew Carse will be addressing the topic of sustainability, engaging with public concerns, and highlighting the benefits of using biomass for electricity at the European Bioenergy Expo and Conference from 8-10 October at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, UK.
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