Go ahead for Avonmouth waste facility

Waste management specialist Viridor has been given the go-ahead for a major £252M energy from waste plant in Avonmouth.

The facility will boost the recovery options available to local authorities and businesses by transforming up to 320,000t of non-recyclable residual waste annually into renewable energy.

Once operational in 2020, the plant will generate 33MW of energy supplying the National Grid with enough electricity to power more than 30,000 homes.

Viridor Managing Director Phil Piddington said the project is an integral part of its £1.5bn UK investment programme, which adds to the circa 1.5% contribution energy from waste makes to UK power generation.

“Not only will the development boost the sustainability of waste management across Bristol and the West of England, but it is another significant infrastructure investment in the region.

“We look forward to announcing our supply chain partners in the coming months,” he added.