Construction begins at 25 MW biomass project in UK

Aviva Investors has acquired the 240,000 tonnes capacity gasification facility which is being developed by CoGen in Hooton, Cheshire. The gasification technology was provided by Japanese firm Kobelco Eco Solutions.

The project involves the development of a 25 MW Hooton Bio Power energy-from-waste biomass that uses 240,000 tonnes of RDF. The facility will be developed on the Peel Environmental site, Hooton Park in Cheshire, UK. It is expected to generate more than 200 GWh of electricity annually.

The purchase of the project by the Aviva asset management business comes in conjunction with the start of construction at the site.

The engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of the project will be delivered by Burmeister & Wain Scandinavian Contractor (BWSC). BWSC will be awarded a full turnkey build contract as well as a contract to operate and maintain the facility for 15 years.

CoGen is overseeing the construction and operation of the facility as project manager on behalf of the project company. In addition, CoGen has a contract to fully manage the facility during the operational period.

The facility is scheduled for completion in the second half of 2021.