Hitachi Zosen Inova has been appointed by Encyclis as principal contractor for the design, build and commission of Walsall’s new Energy Recovery Facility
The Energy Recovery Facility will utilise enhanced combustion technology to generate electricity for homes and businesses that would otherwise be destined for UK landfill or overseas export.
The plant is HZI’s fourth project by Encyclis in the UK and Ireland in 10 years
Once operational, the plant’s single line will be capable of efficiently treating around 436,000 tonnes of non-recyclable waste per year, generating 49 MW of low-carbon baseload electricity.
Fabio Dinale, executive VP of Business Development at HZI, said: “This Walsall plant will use HZI’s enhanced combustion technology. Once construction is completed, the new plant will safely and efficiently treat around 436,000 tonnes of non-recyclable waste, generating vital baseload energy to power homes and businesses.”
Encyclis chief executive Owen Michaelson added: “We are pleased to be working once again with HZI on the design and construction of this important addition to our growing fleet of energy recovery facilities in the UK and Ireland.
“The commencement of this project demonstrates our long-term vision to build and operate sustainable waste treatment infrastructure that processes non-recyclable residual waste while recovering electricity, heat and other resources for wider society. Today’s announcement confirms our commitment to invest in this regionally important infrastructure.”
