Two new biomass stations get the go ahead

Two new biomass stations in Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire have been given the go ahead.

Energy Minister Charles Hendry gave formal consent to Drax Biomass (Selby) Limited for a 299MW biomass-fuelled power station on land at the existing 4000 MW Drax Power Station site in Selby, North Yorkshire, and Drax Biomass (Immingham) Limited for a 299MW biomass-fuelled power station at South Killingholme near Immingham.

The Ouse Renewable Energy Plant at Selby and the Heron Renewable Energy Plant at Immingham will each produce enough electricity to more than 500,000 homes.

During construction, both developments will employ an average of around 600 people on site and have total workforces of around 150 when operational.

Hendry said: "It is vital that we get investment in new power stations up and down the country to ensure secure energy supplies for people’s homes and businesses."

Further information:
Department of Energy and Climate Change