Exeter ERF
An EfW facility based upon conventional combustion technology and not considered an ERF as yet based upon it not having R1 status. Exeter has permitted capacity of 65,900 tonnes per annum.
The plant operated by Paprec Energies Cyclerval Ltd (formerly Cyclerval). Delivery of waste is by road and the facility processes primarily residual Household Waste[1].
Site Details
| Operator | Paprec Energies Cyclerval Ltd |
|---|---|
| Site | Exeter Energy Recovery Facility |
| Size | Small |
| Permit No | HP3538CR |
| Plated Capacity | 66 |
| Status | Operational |
Plant Description
Built by TIRU SA (later Dalkia Group and then later purchased by Paprec) under a Design & Build EPC-turnkey contract (and supported by Colbalt Energy[4]) which was delivered and operational in July 2014 at a reported [3] £47m capital cost.
The plant comprises one line using standard combustion technology comprising an oscillating kiln, generating super-heated steam, and is configured to run on primarily residual Household Waste.
Power output design is reported is 4MWe[1].
History
The Exeter facility was built primarily to service a PPP contract between Viridor[2] and Devon, servicing primarily Exeter City Council.
The 60,000 tonne per year capacity was revised in March 2024 to 65,7000 tonnes based upon a throughput of 7.5 tonnes per hour at 9.3MJ/kg[1].
In December 2025 Equitix increased their stake in Viridor with a path to acquire 50% of the business[5].
