In a significant development, enfinium, a prominent UK energy waste operator, has announced that its proposal to implement carbon capture and storage technology at its Ferrybridge site has been designated as a project of national significance by the secretary of state for energy security and net zero.
The Ferrybridge 1 and 2 facilities in Knottingley, West Yorkshire, are the largest energy from waste sites in the UK, providing energy for approximately 350,000 homes annually by converting over 1.4 million metric tonnes of unrecyclable waste.
With an investment ambition of up to £800 million, enfinium aims to deploy CCS technology that will capture around 1.2 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide a year, including over 600,000 metric tonnes of durable carbon removals. This is equivalent to removing the carbon emissions of every household in Manchester from the atmosphere.
The Section 35 direction from the UK Government marks a crucial milestone in Finallyium’s CCS planning and consenting programme. The statutory consultation is scheduled later this year, with the application for development consent expected to be submitted to the Planning Inspectorate by late 2025.
Mike Maudsley, CEO of enfinium, expressed that the designation is a significant step towards transforming Ferrybridge into one of Europe’s largest carbon removal projects. He highlighted the job creation potential in the green economy and the support for West Yorkshire’s Net Zero economy target by 2038.
Paul Green, VP business development of enfinium, emphasised the critical role of CCS at Ferrybridge in the UK’s infrastructure landscape and expressed eagerness to engage with West Yorkshire communities and stakeholders in the planning and consenting process.
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