The company has said that the 55MW “Slough Multifuel” will divert thousands of tonnes of waste away from landfill and convert it into a valuable source of energy. It has a 15-year capacity agreement which was due to commence on 1 October 2024.
Construction on the Slough Multifuel site was started in May 2021 by specialist EPC contractor Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI). The contractor has been granted a 25-year contract to deliver operations and maintenance at Slough Multifuel.
The Completion Certificate was granted on 22 August which will enable the plant to begin full operations.
The facility is expected to process around 480,000 tonnes of residual waste each year, contributing to the UK government’s strategy to reduce landfill and export of waste.
Finlay McCutcheon, managing director of SSE Thermal, said: “Slough Multifuel will fulfil an important role in the UK’s electricity system and help divert thousands of tonnes of waste from landfill. The successful delivery of the project is testament to the partnership between SSE and CIP, which spans multiple projects and continues to create genuine value.
“It also highlights our ability to deliver large capital projects, with this particular project being a highly complex one due to the constrained nature of the site. Working with HZI, we have navigated that challenge and can take real pride in doing so safely.”
Daniel Dreier, executive vice president at HZI, added: “To safely and successfully complete the construction of the Slough Multifuel facility brings a great sense of pride for HZI. Our project team, engineers and subcontractors have delivered another vital piece of UK waste to energy infrastructure.
“HZI has created local supply chains and new employment at each stage of the development, using high precision construction techniques, intelligent engineering and considerate construction practices throughout the build. My congratulations to all involved. HZI looks forward to operating this facility on behalf of SSE and CIP, reliably powering local communities and businesses for many years to come.”
The steam produced by Slough Multifuel will be reused by a neighbouring business decarbonising its energy intensive operations over the long-term.
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