Using Entec’s globally proven anaerobic digestion technology the 165,000 tonne plant will utilise food waste to generate 8 MW of energy and create a nutrient rich fertiliser.

The facility which has received a WRAP capital grant from the Organics programme will also have a state of the art pre treatment hall that will allow all forms of packaged food waste from supermarkets, food processors, local authorities, restaurants and waste management companies to be processed.

Entec Biogas have recently completed the detailed design of the plant allowing the construction phase to commence shortly.

Shaun Flynn, Business Development Manager, comments:

“We are delighted to have chosen Entec Biogas because of their expertise and experience in building industrial food waste anaerobic digestion plants. It is imperative that we have a technology partner who mirrors our vision of building high quality facilities, as we look to roll out a network of anaerobic digestion plants in the UK. This will enable us to provide a high level of service and long term solution for our customers.”

Bernhard Schultz, CEO for Entec Biogas, comments:

“After having successfully realised AD plants for food waste in Japan and Germany, we are very happy to set up a milestone in the UK market with the largest AD plant for food waste. We see high potential for these type of plants during the next few years in the UK market, and we are looking forward to realising more projects together with Selby Renewable Energy Park.

In general, these type of biogas plants for food waste are trendsetting for the whole European market. Just like in France, where we will put into operation our first food waste AD plant in May of this year.”