The natural gas distribution company has said that the facility would take biodegradable materials from local farms and sit alongside an existing AD plant that already operates at the site and a new woodland and hedgerow planting.
The consultation will include a drop-in information and feedback event to be held on 17 October 2024 between 2:30 and 6:30pm at the Lady Popplewell Centre in Sherburn-in-Elmet.
Residents can also submit their opinions online here or by contacting the Engie team:
- Freephone 0800 689 1095 (Mon-Fri, 9.am-5.30pm)
- Email A162@fontcomms.com
The consultation will close on 31 October and Engie has said that it hopes to take on board local feedback before a planning application is submitted to North Yorkshire council for consideration.
Rob McKeon, head of business development UK for renewable gases at Engie, said: “Engieis a major player in the UK’s energy transition and has committed billions of pounds of investment to make the transition a reality. As part of that, anaerobic digestion is a tried and tested method for generating renewable energy from organic and naturally biodegradable materials. This proposed facility will sit alongside the existing agricultural AD site which generates renewable electricity for use in the wider community. The proposed facility will complement this and will generate local, renewable gas which will be enough to heat around 5,200 homes.
“We have a strong track record of operating AD plants across the UK and Europe and for being a responsible business in the local communities where we operate. As well as creating new jobs and partnerships with local traders and farmers we will also be supporting local causes with a community benefit fund.”
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