CONSTRUCTION COMPLETE AT 2 MW FOOD WASTE TO ENERGY RECYCLING PLANT IN ESSEX

Construction work has been completed on UK anaerobic digestion facility developer, Tamar Energy’s 2 MW food waste recycling facility in Halstead, Essex

According to the company, the new 45,000 tonne per year facility is now being commissioned, with the first electricity generation from food waste expected at the end of July.

Tamar explained that it is working with waste management parties, including Essex County Council, the waste disposal authority working on behalf of 13 waste collection authorities, to secure feedstock for the facility.

The facility is expected to generate 2 MW of renewable energy from waste and produce a nutrient-rich biofertiliser, for which a network of interested farmers is being set up.

When fully operational, the plant will be Tamar Energy’s fourth AD facility in its plan for a UK network of AD facilities generating 100MW of renewable energy from organic waste.

Tamar also noted that the Halstead AD facility’s construction was rated as ‘Excellent by the Considerate Constructors Scheme.

“Completing construction of the Halstead facility marks another important milestone for us, with an exemplary focus on health and safety and showing consideration for the local community throughout the process,” commented Willie Heller, Tamar Energy’s chief executive/

The principal contractor for the project was Barhale and the technology partner was Monsal.