The EfW company produces energy via Anaerobic Digestion (AD) across the North-East of England.
The new site was acquired from WJ Drennan and has a capacity of 25,000 tonnes per annum, a gas-to-grid capability of 350m3 and a power output of 0.5 MW.
The new acquisition brings Bio Capital’s total capacity to over 500,000 tonnes per annum.
Bio Capital’s general manager for the North, George O’Malley, said: “Bio Capital has gained significant experience and expertise owning, building and operating one of the largest and most advanced networks of AD sites across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The plant will provide additional low carbon, 100% renewable energy to the local area as well as green jobs.”
Bio Capital noted that it has a policy to install CO2 recovery wherever practical at its AD facilities.
The High Hedley site is currently dormant and Bio Capital said it plans to have the plant be operational in 2026 to coincide with the introduction of Simpler Recycling legislation for households on 31 March 2026.
The legislation will see local authorities across England implement mandatory food waste collections.
The plant will operate under the management of Bio Capital’s Warrens Emerald Biogas team in nearby Newton Aycliffe.
A statement from Bio Capital read: “AD relies on a feedstock of biomatter which is fed into the large digesters where it is broken down in an oxygen free atmosphere to produce high performing, low carbon biogas. Readily available feedstock is essential for the consistent production of clean, renewable energy.
“As global energy costs continue to rise and unpredictable weather increases – resulting in extreme hot or cold spells – the case for increasing the UK’s biogas capability has never been stronger.”
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